Born in Tokyo in 1941. Began making 8mm films in the early 1960s, and in 1968 took part in the formation of Japan’s first filmmaking association based on individuals. Oversaw the foundation of the organization that would later become Image Forum in 1970. Began to hold regular screenings of experimental films. Has produced a total of 100 short and feature-length works to date, throughout which he has consistently investigated the meaning of making films as an individual.
Born in Tokyo in 1941. Began making 8mm films in the early 1960s, and in 1968 took part in the formation of Japan’s first filmmaking association based on individuals. Oversaw the foundation of the organization that would later become Image Forum in 1970. Began to hold regular screenings of experimental films. Has produced a total of 100 short and feature-length works to date, throughout which he has consistently investigated the meaning of making films as an individual.
