Emi Wada

Emi Wada

Nascimento : 1937-03-18, Kyōto, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan

Morte : 2021-11-13

História

Emi Wada was an Academy Award-winning theatrical, movie and ballet costume designer from Japan.

Perfil

Emi Wada

Filmes

Love After Love
Costume Design
Weilong, uma estudante de Shanghai, procura conforto e educação em Hong Kong sob a proteção de sua tia, a Sra. Liang. Mas sua guardiã socialite tem outros planos para ela: a adolescente se tornaria mais um bem valioso a ser penhorado a homens ricos.
They Say Nothing Stays the Same
Costume Designer
Toichi is a boatman who ferries the villagers to a town on the other side of the river. Besides rowing a boat for the villagers all day long, he barely communicates with anyone except Genzo, a young neighbour. Upstream, a large bridge is being constructed. Everyone is excited, but Toichi has mixed feelings about it. One day, Toichi meets a mysterious girl. Having no family and no place to go, Toichi lets her stay with him, but this encounter starts to bring about changes to Toichi's life.
Samurai Marathon
Costume Designer
When feudal lord Itakura Katsuakira decides to prepare his samurai troops for the onslaught of modernization by having them compete in a marathon, his independent-minded daughter Yuki secretly joins the race.
Deus da Guerra
Costume Design
Durante o século 16, os piratas japoneses proliferam ao longo da costa chinesa. Em 1557, os piratas assumem Cengang em Zhejiang. Após meses de avanços fúteis, o Comandante Yu (Sammo Hung) finalmente os derrota sob a liderança do recém-promovido General Qi (Vincent Zhao). Os piratas, no entanto, conseguem escapar. Em 1561, os piratas se reagrupam e mais uma vez atacam as cidades costeiras da China.
Lady of the Dynasty
Costume Design
The tragic story of a Tang Dynasty imperial consort who was the favorite of the Emperor Xuanzong.
Wu Dang
Costume Design
In early Republican China, rumors were going around about the treasure in Wudang Mountain. An American conspirator took his well-trained kung fu daughter to Wudang by sponsoring a Taoist martial arts competition, to steal the treasure. Out of expectation, a disciple represented Wudang to compete with other martial arts masters for the championship. During the competition, resentment incurred against different parties, the relationship became complicated, a Korean female Tai Chi descendant fell in love with the American conspirator and the secret of the treasure had been revealed. The treasure is the key of the magnetic field of Wudang, if it's stolen, Wudang would be devastated. To protect Wudang, a group of young heroes rallied around to defeat grant masters. It's the time the long-lost Wudang martial arts returned
Reino dos Assassinos
Costume Design
Situado na antiga China, Zeng Jing é um assassino habilidoso que se encontra na posse de continua a ser um monge místico budista. Ela começa uma jornada para devolver os restos mortais para o seu lugar de repouso e, portanto, coloca-se em perigo mortal, porque uma equipe de assassinos está em uma perseguição mortal possuir os restos que ocupa um antigo segredo de poder wielding.
The Warrior and the Wolf
Costume Design
Set during China's the Warring States Period (476-221 BC), benevolent warrior Chenkang Lu (Joe Odagiri) enters into a torrid love affair with a woman (Maggie Q) from the nomadic Harran tribe. Their relationship sends the warrior to a place where humans were once wolves...
O Mestre
Costume Design
The life of Go master Wu Qingyuan from his meteoric rise as a child prodigy to fame and fortune as a revolutionary strategic thinker, as well as the tumultuous conflicts between his homeland of China and his adopted nation of Japan.
O Mestre
Production Design
The life of Go master Wu Qingyuan from his meteoric rise as a child prodigy to fame and fortune as a revolutionary strategic thinker, as well as the tumultuous conflicts between his homeland of China and his adopted nation of Japan.
O Guerreiro da Luz
Costume Design
A Dinastia Shilla marcou uma época de muita turbulência, ameaçada por corrupção, caos e demônios. Yi Kwak, um guerreiro que tem o poder de ver espíritos, decide entrar para o exército real para combater os demônios que mataram sua noiva. Mas quando todos os seus colegas guerreiros são mortos, Yi Kwak foge e se abriga em um santuário onde encontra a entrada para um mundo que fica entre o Céu e a Terra.
Japan Sinks
In the aftermath of a major earthquake, scientists predict that Japan will sink into the sea. As further disasters follow, politicians plead with other countries to take refugees, while scientists struggle to save Japan itself.
Making of House of Flying Daggers
Costume Design
Main Characters/Performers: 1. Xiao Mei - first appearing as new star dancer in lavish Peony Pavilion brothel, Mei is believed to be the blind daughter of a rebel group's recently assassinated leader- played by Zhang Ziyi . 2. Jin - police captain in the ruling Tang emperor's service, enlisted by his superior Leo to play the role of double agent by helping Mei escape and getting her to lead him - and government troops - to the rebel stronghold - played by Takeshi Kaneshiro. 3. Leo - introduced as a high ranking policeman in the Tang emperor's service, Leo turns out to a mole planted years earlier by the rebels working to overthrow the corrupt ruling Tang government - played by Andy Lau.
Madama Butterfly
Costume Design
Japan, early twentieth century. U.S. Navy Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton inspects the house he has leased from a marriage broker. The broker, Goro, has procured him three servants and a geisha wife, Cio-Cio-San, known as Madama Butterfly. He is enchanted with the fragile Cio-Cio-San. Cio-Cio-San is heard in the distance joyously singing of her wedding. In a quiet moment, Cio-Cio-San shows her bridegroom her few earthly treasures and tells him of her intention to embrace his Christian faith. The Imperial Commissioner performs the wedding ceremony, and the guests toast the couple. The celebration is interrupted by Cio-Cio-San's uncle, a Buddhist priest, who bursts in, cursing the girl for having renounced her ancestors' religion. Alone with Cio-Cio-San in the moonlit garden, her husband dries her tears, and she joins him in singing of their love.
O Segredo dos Punhais Voadores
Costume Design
No ano de 859 a China passa por terríveis conflitos. A dinastia Tang, antes próspera, está decadente. Corrupto, o governo é incapaz de lutar contra os grupos rebeldes que se insurgem. O mais poderoso e prestigiado deles é o Clã dos Punhais Voadores. Leo (Andy Lau) e Jin (Takeshi Kaneshiro), dois soldados do exército oficial, recebem a missão de capturar o misterioso líder dos Punhais Voadores e para tanto elaboram um plano: Jin se disfarça como um combatente solitário, ganha a confiança da bela revolucionária cega Mei (Zhang Ziyi) e, assim, infiltra-se no grupo. Mas a dupla não contava com a paixão que Mei despertaria nos dois.
Herói
Costume Design
Há mais de 2000 anos atrás a China estava divida em sete reinos que batalhavam entre si pela supremacia do território. Qin, o soberano do Norte, era o de maior sucesso militar, mas lutava para preservar sua vida já que três lendários assassinos tentavam mata-lo. Um dia o oficial de uma de suas províncias entra no palácio carregando as armas dos três assassinos e alegando tê-los vencido em combate.
I'm Sure Tomorrow...
Youth fantasy love story starring idol Kazue Fukiishi.
Tabu
Costume Design
Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting. A number of interpersonal conflicts are brewing in the training room, all centering around a handsome young samurai named Sozaburo Kano. The school's stern master can choose to intervene, or to let Kano decide his own path.
8 ½ Mulheres
Costume Design
After the death of his wife, wealthy businessman Philip Emmenthal and his son Storey open their own private harem in their family residence in Geneva (they get the idea while watching Federico Fellini's 8½ and after Storey is "given" a woman, Simato (Inoh), to waive her pachinko debts). They sign one-year contracts with eight (and a half) women to this effect. The women each have a gimmick (one is a nun, another a kabuki performer, etc.). Philip soon becomes dominated by his favourite of the concubines, Palmira, who has no interest in Storey as a lover, despite what their contract might stipulate. Philip dies, the concubines' contracts expire, and Storey is left alone with Giulietta (the titular "½", played by Fujiwara) and of course the money and the houses.
8 ½ Mulheres
Production Design
After the death of his wife, wealthy businessman Philip Emmenthal and his son Storey open their own private harem in their family residence in Geneva (they get the idea while watching Federico Fellini's 8½ and after Storey is "given" a woman, Simato (Inoh), to waive her pachinko debts). They sign one-year contracts with eight (and a half) women to this effect. The women each have a gimmick (one is a nun, another a kabuki performer, etc.). Philip soon becomes dominated by his favourite of the concubines, Palmira, who has no interest in Storey as a lover, despite what their contract might stipulate. Philip dies, the concubines' contracts expire, and Storey is left alone with Giulietta (the titular "½", played by Fujiwara) and of course the money and the houses.
Os Cavaleiros da Tempestade
Costume Design
Baseado em uma história em quadrinhos chamada Fung Wan (ou Tin Ha), o filme é estrelado por Ekin Cheng como Vento e Aaron Kwok como Nuvem. A trama envolve duas crianças, Whispering Wind e Striding Cloud, que se tornam poderosos guerreiros sob a tutela do malvado senhor da guerra Conquer. Eles crescem servindo como seus subordinados, mas um triângulo amoroso e um acidente levam a uma busca por retribuição.
The Soong Sisters
Costume Design
The Soong family was a political dynasty in China that reached the highest levels of power. This film follows the lives of the three Soong daughters, who were educated in America and returned to China. Ai-ling married a wealthy and powerful businessman. Ching-ling married Sun Yat-sen, the revolutionary founder of modern China. Mei-ling married Chiang Kai-shek, China's leader during World War II. The sisters captured the world's fascination for their brilliant marriages and their strong influence on their nation.
The Bride with White Hair 2
Costume Design
For ten years, Cho has been in the snow of Mount Shin Fung waiting for a rare flower to blossom that will cure his wife who, back in Chung Yuan, is slowly killing all of the members of the Eight Big Clans. Something Cho did to her early in their marriage has turned her hair white and driven her mad. Cho's nephew, Kit, marries Lyre; they are deeply in love. On their wedding night, Ni-Chang, the bride with white hair, kidnaps Lyre and takes her to her harem of fighting women to indoctrinate her against Kit. Kit tries to lead a rescue party, but they are up against formidable opponents. Can Cho come in time with the blossom to soften Ni-Chang's heart?
Entre o Amor e a Glória
Costume Design
No cume de uma montanha, um guerreiro guarda uma lendária flor, capaz de curar todas as doenças e até dar vida aos motos. Mesmo florindo de 20 em 20 anos, ele se recusa a cedê-la para salvar a grave doença do Imperador. Dez anos antes, Zhuo é o escolhido pelo seu mestre para o suceder na liderança dos clãs aliados. Mas ele não se interessa pelo cargo, nem aprova os violentos métodos vigentes. O destino faz Zhuo cruzar Lian, que foi criada pelos lobos, e mais tarde adotada pelos líderes de um culto maligno. Ela é uma máquina de morte, capaz de destruir que se atreve a atravessar seu caminho, inclusive os representantes dos clãs aliados. A união dos dois é explosiva.
Rikyu
Costume Design
Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’s most powerful warlord, unifying the country.
Festival of Dreams
Costume Design
Princess from the Moon
Costume Design
Two poor, married farmers have recently lost their only child; after a freak visitation, they pry open an alien cocoon to greet their new daughter.
The Hall of the Crying Deer
Costume Design
Ran
Costume Design
No Japão medieval, um velho senhor da guerra se aposenta, entregando seu império a seus três filhos. No entanto, ele subestima amplamente como o novo poder irá corrompê-los. O senhor de guerra japonês Hidetori Ichimonji decide que chegou o momento de se aposentar e dividir seu feudo entre seus três filhos. Seus filhos mai velho e do meio, Taro e Jiro, concordam com sua decisão e prometem apoiá-lo nos dias restantes de aposentadoria. O filho mais novo, Saburo, discorda de todos eles argumentando que há pouca probabilidade dos três irmãos permanecerem unidos. Insultado pela impaciência de seu filho caçula, o senhor da guerra o expulsa. Quando o senhor da guerra começa sua aposentadoria, ele rapidamente percebe que seus dois filhos mais velhos são egoístas e não têm intenção de cumprir suas promessas. Isso leva à guerra e só o banido Saburo pode salvá-lo.