Yōichi Higashi
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is a Japanese film director
. He began his career working on documentaries
at Iwanami Productions but, after going independent, turned to fiction film. He won the Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award
for Yasashii Nipponjin in 1971, and then the award for Best Director at the 17th Hochi Film Awards
for The River with No Bridge
.
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 began his career working on documentaries
Documentary
A documentary is a creative work of non-fiction, including:* Documentary film, including television* Radio documentary* Documentary photographyRelated terms include:...
at Iwanami Productions but, after going independent, turned to fiction film. He won the Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award
Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award
The is given annually by the Directors Guild of Japan to a new director of a film released that year who is considered the most "suitable" for the award. The winner is selected by a committee formed of DGJ members. All formats—feature film, documentary, television, video, etc.—are eligible for...
for Yasashii Nipponjin in 1971, and then the award for Best Director at the 17th Hochi Film Awards
Hochi Film Award
The are film-specific prizes awarded solely by the Hochi Shimbun.- Categories :*Best Picture*Best International Picture*Best Actor*Best Actress*Best Supporting Actor*Best Supporting Actress*Best New Artist*Special Award*Best Director- Winner :...
for The River with No Bridge
The River with No Bridge
is a 1992 Japanese film directed by Yōichi Higashi.-Awards and nominations:17th Hochi Film Award* Won: Best Director - Yōichi Higashi...
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Filmography
- Yasashii Nipponjin (1971)
- Third BaseThird Baseis a 1978 Japanese film directed by Yōichi Higashi.-External links:...
(1978) - Mo hozue wa tsukanaiMo hozue wa tsukanaiis a 1979 Japanese film directed by Yōichi Higashi.-Awards and nominations:22nd Blue Ribbon Awards* Won: Best Actress - Kaori Momoi...
(1979) - Shiki NatsukoShiki Natsukois a 1980 Japanese film directed by Yōichi Higashi.-Awards:5th Hochi Film Award* Won: Best Supporting Actress - Yoko Agi2nd Yokohama Film Festival* Won: Best Supporting Actor - Morio Kazama...
(1980) - Ureshi Hazukashi MonogatariUreshi Hazukashi Monogatariis a 1988 Japanese film directed by Yōichi Higashi.-Awards:10th Yokohama Film Festival*Won: Best Supporting Actress - Shūko Honami...
(1988) - The River with No BridgeThe River with No Bridgeis a 1992 Japanese film directed by Yōichi Higashi.-Awards and nominations:17th Hochi Film Award* Won: Best Director - Yōichi Higashi...
(1992) - Village of DreamsVillage of Dreamsis a 1996 Japanese movie directed by Yoichi Higashi. It is the story of two Japanese twin brothers growing up in post-war rural Japan....
(1996)