Born in Tokyo in 1941. Began making 8mm films in the early 1960s, and in 1968 took part in the formation of Japan’s first filmmaking association based on individuals. Oversaw the foundation of the organization that would later become Image Forum in 1970. Began to hold regular screenings of experimental films. Has produced a total of 100 short and feature-length works to date, throughout which he has consistently investigated the meaning of making films as an individual.
Known for
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Kick the World
1974 · Director
Eizō Shokan 10
2005 · Director
CORRESPONDENCE 1
1979 · Director
Eizō Shokan 5
1994 · Director
Switch Back
1976 · Director
Crossroads Crisis
2012 · Director
Route
2015 · Director
Shishōsetsu
1996 · Director
Upcoming Road
2001 · Director
Feedback
1973 · Director
Shishōsetsu 5
1991 · Director
Shishōsetsu 1
1987 · Director
Directed29
So Far
So Far
2018 · Director
5 Years Since
5 Years Since
2018 · Director
Route
2015 · Director
Imprint
Imprint
2014 · Director
Crossroads Crisis
2012 · Director
Shinjuku Legend: Nagisa Yoko Shinjuku Koma Gewa-gewa Recital
2009 · Director
TSUKURARETSUTSUARU EIGA
TSUKURARETSUTSUARU EIGA
2006 · Director
Eizō Shokan 10
2005 · Director
Upcoming Road
2001 · Director
Time
Time
1998 · Director
Eizō Shokan 7
Eizō Shokan 7
1997 · Director
Shishōsetsu
1996 · Director
Eizō Shokan 5
1994 · Director
Shishōsetsu 6
Shishōsetsu 6
1992 · Director
Shishōsetsu 5
1991 · Director
Shishōsetsu 4
Shishōsetsu 4
1990 · Director
Shishōsetsu 3
Shishōsetsu 3
1989 · Director
Shishōsetsu 2
Shishōsetsu 2
1988 · Director
Acting
A Man Who Became Cinema
2018
Discovery of Image – The Era of Toshio Matsumoto
2017
KIKAIDE MIRUKOTO = Eye Machine / To See by Chance –The Pioneers of Japanese Video Arts–