Zenzo Sakai
SAKAI Zenzo (1985, Japan) completed courses at The Film School of Tokyo in 2012. As an independent director he released Omocha Wo Kaiho Suru (2012) and RIP (2018), among others. In 2019, his film project Psychology Counselor (2021) won the Tokyo FILMeX New Director Award’s Runner-Up Award. His latest project IAI (2026) will have its world premiere at IFFR 2026.
Filmography
Omocha wo kaiho suru (2012), RIP (2018), Psychology Counselor (2021), IAI (2026)
Zenzo Sakai at IFFR
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IAI
Zenzo Sakai | 90' | Japan | World premiere
Kana begins experiencing vivid dreams and strange premonitions in this blend of psychological horror and family drama. -
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Shinozaki Makoto | 112' | Japan | None
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