The fatalistic unhappy endings were replaced with optimistic or neutral resolutions. Western principles were considered progressive and preferred over Eastern ones that were seen as feudal and regressive. The constant tension between traditional and modern values in Japanese films were accentuated during the seven years of the American occupation.
Nationalism, self-sacrifice, submission to authority, and family values were some of the conservative themes of the movies. Like most countries, a documentary unit got created for the production of newsreels and propaganda films.
Their very hierarchical system of apprenticeship was just an extension of the strong values firmly rooted in Japanese culture.ĭuring the WWII years, Japan's government controlled the film industry, banning foreign films and censuring the content of domestic productions. As their American counterparts, the studios kept everyone under contract. The practices of Block Booking and Blind Bidding were well spread. While many films were just B-movies, a few directors were able to make low-budget A-quality pictures that still yield a profit. Profit, not quality is what propelled the Japanese industry. The similarities of the Japanese Studio System and Hollywood were startling. The 1950s is considered the Golden Age of Japanese films.
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