IFFR 2025
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      Nagasaki Shunichi

      NAGASAKI Shunichi (1956, Japan) studied at the Cinema Department of the College of Art at Nihon University. As a student, he produced independent films in 8mm and 16mm format. In 1982, he made his theatrical film debut with The Lonely Hearts Club Band in September (1986), and was invited to the Sundance Institute, presided over by Robert Redford. On his return to Japan, he released The Enchantment (1989), receiving the Sakura Silver Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival and International Film Critics Award. His latest film How to find Happiness (2022) was selected for IFFR 2023.

      Filmography

      25-ji no butôha (1975), Baku o bukkorose (1975), Zôka no kareru kisetsu (1975), Yumeko zanshi (1977) , Yuki ga Rock wo suteta natsu / The Summer Yuki Gave Up Rock Music (1978), The Back Side of Happy Street (1979) (all short), The Lonely Hearts Club Band in September (1982), Yamiutsu shinzô / Heart, Beating in the Dark (1982), Sono ato (1982, short?), London Calling (1985, short), Rokky Yo, Shizuka Ni Nagare Yo / Rock Requiem (1988), Yôjo no jidai (1988, TV), Yûwakusha / The Enchantment (1989), Yoru no stranger, kyofu! /Stranger (1991, direct to video), Saigo no drive / The Last Drive (1992, TV), Wairusaidu / Wild Side (1993, TV), Romansu / Some Kinda Love (1996), Doggusu / Dogs (1998), Shikoku / Shikoku, Ghost Land (1999), Yawaraka na hoo/ A Tender Place (2001, TV), Rôdoku kikô Nippon no meisaku “Sakura no mori no mankai no shita” (2001, TV), Riô / Liou (2001, TV), Yamiutsu shinzô / Heart, Beating in the Dark (05 version) (2005), Christmas in August (2005), Kuro-Obi/Black Belt (2007), Itsuka, Itsumo, Itsumademo/How to Find Happiness (2022)

      More info: Wikipedia, Nagasaki Shunichi

      Nagasaki Shunichi at IFFR