Live-action adaptation of Tezuka's 'Barbara' by Third Window and Rapid Eye Productions
In an exciting development for fans of manga and anime, a live-action adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's erotic manga "Tezuka's Barbara" is in the works. This international co-production involves Germany's Rapid Eye Movies, the UK's Third Window Films, and Japan's Thefool.
Macoto Tezuka, the son of the late anime pioneer Osamu Tezuka, will be directing the film. Known for his work on manga and anime classics like Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion, Osamu Tezuka created "Tezuka's Barbara". The film marks Macoto Tezuka's foray into live-action filmmaking.
Goro Inagaki, known for his work in 13 Assassins, will also star in the film. The supporting cast includes Fumi Nikaido, who won the best actress award at the Venice film festival in 2011 for Himizu, Shizuka Ishibashi, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, and Eri Watanabe.
Christopher Doyle, a renowned international Director of Photography (DoP), will lead the cinematography for the film. Doyle is known for his work on films like 2046 and Hero.
Macoto Tezuka chose to adapt "Barbara" because he feels it is closest to his personal style and taste. The film aims to be seen by a large audience across the world, reflecting Tezuka's vision of storytelling that transcends borders.
Post-production for the film is currently taking place in Germany. The production companies have not revealed a release date yet, but they are eager to celebrate the 90th birth year of the late anime pioneer Osamu Tezuka, who also created the Astro Boy character.
This live-action adaptation promises to be a fascinating exploration of Tezuka's work, delving into the complex and mature themes that characterise his later works. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project.
The upcoming live-action production of "Tezuka's Barbara," directed by Macoto Tezuka and starring Goro Inagaki, falls under the category of 'movies-and-tv' and is a part of the wider realm of entertainment. The collaboration between Germany's Rapid Eye Movies, the UK's Third Window Films, and Japan's Thefool aims to present this intriguing adaptation to a global audience, inspired by Osamu Tezuka's vision of borderless storytelling.
