Isao Yukisada
Encyclopedia
from Kumamoto, Japan
is a Japanese film director
. He served as assistant director on Shunji Iwai
's Love Letter, April Story
, and Swallowtail Butterfly
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Japan
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is a Japanese film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
. He served as assistant director on Shunji Iwai
Shunji Iwai
is a Japanese film director/video artist, writer and documentarian.-Life and career:Iwai was born in Sendai, Japan, Miyagi prefecture. He attended Yokohama National University, graduating in 1987....
's Love Letter, April Story
April Story
April Story is a Japanese short film directed by Shunji Iwai starring Takako Matsu.-Plot:Uzuki Nireno, a shy girl from the countryside of northern Hokkaidō leaves her family and gets on a train bound for Tokyo so she can attend the university of her choice; to be near the boy she fell in love...
, and Swallowtail Butterfly
Swallowtail Butterfly (film)
Swallowtail , also known as Swallowtail Butterfly or Yentown, is a 1996 movie by Japanese film director Shunji Iwai, starring Hiroshi Mikami, pop-singer Chara, and Ayumi Ito....
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Director
- OPEN HOUSEOpen HouseOpen House may refer to:*Open house , a common school event held in the United States and Canada*Open House , a 1960 album by jazz organist Jimmy Smith*Open House , a 2004 independent film...
(1998) (Sunflower) (2000) - A Closing Day (閉じる日) (2000) (2001)
- Go!Go (2001 film)Go is a 2001 Japanese movie by Isao Yukisada, based on the novel of the same title by Kazuki Kaneshiro. The film stars Kubozuka Yōsuke and Kou Shibasaki . It tells the story of a Korean boy born and raised in Japan and his love story with a Japanese girl...
(2001) - Rock 'n' Roll Missing (2002)
- Justice (2002) (2002)
- Kanon (TV, 2003)
- Seventh Anniversary (2003) (2003) (2004)
- Kita no zeronen (2005)
- Haru no Yuki (Spring Snow) (2005)
- Toku no sora ni kieta (2007)
- Closed Note (2007)
- A good Husband (今度は愛妻家) (2009)
- Parade (2010)
Awards
- 2000: FIPRESCI Prize: Himawari
- 2001: Hochi Film Award: Best Film Go!Go (2001 film)Go is a 2001 Japanese movie by Isao Yukisada, based on the novel of the same title by Kazuki Kaneshiro. The film stars Kubozuka Yōsuke and Kou Shibasaki . It tells the story of a Korean boy born and raised in Japan and his love story with a Japanese girl...
- 2001: Nikkan Sports Film Award: Best Director Go!Go (2001 film)Go is a 2001 Japanese movie by Isao Yukisada, based on the novel of the same title by Kazuki Kaneshiro. The film stars Kubozuka Yōsuke and Kou Shibasaki . It tells the story of a Korean boy born and raised in Japan and his love story with a Japanese girl...
- 2002: Award of the Japanese Academy: Best Director for Go!Go (2001 film)Go is a 2001 Japanese movie by Isao Yukisada, based on the novel of the same title by Kazuki Kaneshiro. The film stars Kubozuka Yōsuke and Kou Shibasaki . It tells the story of a Korean boy born and raised in Japan and his love story with a Japanese girl...
- 2002: Blue Ribbon Award: Best Director for Go!Go (2001 film)Go is a 2001 Japanese movie by Isao Yukisada, based on the novel of the same title by Kazuki Kaneshiro. The film stars Kubozuka Yōsuke and Kou Shibasaki . It tells the story of a Korean boy born and raised in Japan and his love story with a Japanese girl...
- 2002: Kinema Junpo Award: Best Director and Film for Go!Go (2001 film)Go is a 2001 Japanese movie by Isao Yukisada, based on the novel of the same title by Kazuki Kaneshiro. The film stars Kubozuka Yōsuke and Kou Shibasaki . It tells the story of a Korean boy born and raised in Japan and his love story with a Japanese girl...
- 2002: Golden Star: Go!Go (2001 film)Go is a 2001 Japanese movie by Isao Yukisada, based on the novel of the same title by Kazuki Kaneshiro. The film stars Kubozuka Yōsuke and Kou Shibasaki . It tells the story of a Korean boy born and raised in Japan and his love story with a Japanese girl...
- 2002: FIPRESCI Prize: Go!Go (2001 film)Go is a 2001 Japanese movie by Isao Yukisada, based on the novel of the same title by Kazuki Kaneshiro. The film stars Kubozuka Yōsuke and Kou Shibasaki . It tells the story of a Korean boy born and raised in Japan and his love story with a Japanese girl...
- 2002: Festival Prize: Best Director for Go!Go (2001 film)Go is a 2001 Japanese movie by Isao Yukisada, based on the novel of the same title by Kazuki Kaneshiro. The film stars Kubozuka Yōsuke and Kou Shibasaki . It tells the story of a Korean boy born and raised in Japan and his love story with a Japanese girl...
- 2010: "Fipresci Prize" - 2010 (60th) Berlin International Film Festival
Awards Nominated
- 2005: Award of the Japanese Academy: Best Director for Crying Out Love, In the Center of the World
- 2006: Award of the Japanese Academy: Best Director for Kita no zeronen
External links
- Isao Yukisada's JMDb Listing (in Japanese)