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Isao Yamada

Isao Yamada

Directing • Hokkaidō, Japan

Yamada Isao was born in Hokkaido, 1952. He joined an experimental theatrical troupe “Tenjo Sajiki” of Terayama. He took charge of art and costume designs in Terayama’s movies. His first film “Subaru no Yoru” (Night on Pleiades) (1977) won a prize at Off-theater Film Festival (later the name changed to Pia Film Festival). Until now, he has made over 100 movies, mainly 8mm films. With motifs of the borderline between reality and dream, he draws pictorial world of nostalgia. The images with his unique world view have attracted critics worldwide, and some of his works are archived in foreign art museums and universities. He is also a cartoonist and book designer.

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Pastoral: To Die in the Country7.5

Pastoral: To Die in the Country

1974

Grass Labyrinth7.3

Grass Labyrinth

1979

The Boxer7.2

The Boxer

1977

Lynx Reel6.5

Lynx Reel

1987

Crystal7.3

Crystal

1988

I've Heard the Ammonite Murmur7.3

I've Heard the Ammonite Murmur

1992

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