 He
was born in Tokyo, in 1960. While in fourth grade, he was forced
to act in a school play, an experience which changed him forever,
turning him into a passionate performer. At age 14, he picked up
a super 8mm camera and began making shorts film while also studying
oil painting. At Nippon University, he formed his own theater troupe
and after graduating he shot commercials for four years. His first
feature, Tetsuo - The Iron Man brought him instant international
fame as a director with an original and unique vision and won him
a cult following.
FILMOGRAPHY (Titles in English)
1986 Phantom of Regular Size (short film)
1987 Adventure of Denchu Kozo (medium length film)
1989 Tetsuo - The Iron Man
1991 Hiruko the Goblin
1992 Tetsuo - The Body Hammer
1995 Tokyo Fist
1999 Bullet Ballet
1999 Gemini
2002 A Snake in June
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