Diverse Dialogues - Japanese Novels and Movies

About Diverse Dialogues - Japanese Novels and Movies

Diverse Dialogues is an enriching podcast where hosts Kazuo, Norah, and Chloe examine, discuss, and deconstruct famed Japanese novels from their unique perspectives. Each episode picks a novel and breaks it down with exploratory dialogues on culture, aesthetics, and storytelling techniques.

Publisher

Kazuo, Norah, Chloe, Bryan, Fiona

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Oct 2023

Latest episode

22 Oct 2023

Latest episodes

3 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2023

   Norwegian Wood

   This episode delves into 'Norwegian Wood', comparing Haruki Murakami's novel with the movie adaptation. This episode explores the themes of grief and love, and the hosts share their personal insights, drawing parallels with Korean literature and art.

2. 

   22 Oct 2023

   Kafka on the Shore

   This episode revolves around Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore, discussing the intertwining destinies of Kafka and Nakata. The podcast explores the depiction of this mystical journey in imagined film adaptions.

3. 

   22 Oct 2023

   Osamu Dazai’s ‘No Longer Human’

   Episode 1 chronicles the engaging narrative of Osamu Dazai’s ‘No Longer Human’. The trio breaks down the intense and autobiographical journey of a man battling societal and personal chaos. They discuss the novel's dark themes of alienation and self-destruction.