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The document discusses the legitimacy crisis facing film studies and Japanese studies, particularly in the context of Japanese cinema. It outlines the historical evolution of scholarship on Japanese cinema, highlighting its significance in establishing film studies as a discipline while also noting the systematic neglect by Japanese studies. The author critiques the reliance on stereotypes and national character in understanding Japanese cinema, emphasizing the need for a more nuanced approach to its study.
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- shinichi520ran
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- EN