Susumu Hani
Encyclopedia
is a Japan
ese film director
, and one of the most prominent representatives of the 1960s Japanese New Wave. Born in Tokyo
, he has directed both documentaries and feature films.
He won the Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award
for his first fiction film, Bad Boys
in 1961. His 1962 film Mitasareta seikatsu
was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival
. One of his most famous movies is Nanami: The Inferno of First Love
(初恋・地獄篇 - Hatsukoi Jigokuhen, 1968
), which Hani co-scripted with Terayama Shūji.
Japan
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ese film director
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:...
, and one of the most prominent representatives of the 1960s Japanese New Wave. Born in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, he has directed both documentaries and feature films.
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 his first fiction film, Bad Boys
Bad Boys
Bad Boys may refer to:In film:*Bad Boys , a 1961 film by Susumu Hani*Bad Boys , a 1983 film starring Sean Penn*Bad Boys , a 1995 film starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence...
in 1961. His 1962 film Mitasareta seikatsu
Mitasareta seikatsu
Mitasareta seikatsu is a 1962 Japanese drama film directed by Susumu Hani. It was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Joji Ai - * Ineko Arima - Junko* Koshiro Harada - Ishiguro* Yukari Ohba* Takahiro Tamura...
was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival
12th Berlin International Film Festival
The 12th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from June 22 to July 3, 1962.-Jury:* King Vidor * André Michel* Emeric Pressburger* Hideo Kikumori* Dolores del Río* Jurgen Schildt* Max Gammeter* Günther Stapenhorst* Bruno E...
. One of his most famous movies is Nanami: The Inferno of First Love
Hatsukoi Jigokuhen
Hatsukoi Jigokuhen is a 1968 film directed by Susumu Hani and co-scripted by him with Shūji Terayama. It is one of Hani's best known works. In the West, it is known as Nanami, The Inferno of First Love or as Nanami, First Love. The movie focuses on the pain of emerging from adolescence...
(初恋・地獄篇 - Hatsukoi Jigokuhen, 1968
1968 in film
The year 1968 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* October 30 - The film The Lion in Winter, starring Katharine Hepburn, debuts.* November 1 - The MPAA's film rating system is introduced.-Top grossing films :- Awards :...
), which Hani co-scripted with Terayama Shūji.
Filmography
- Bad Boys (19611961 in filmThe year 1961 in film involved some significant events, with West Side Story winning 10 Academy Awards.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :Academy Awards:* Atlantis, the Lost ContinentB...
) - Mitasareta seikatsuMitasareta seikatsuMitasareta seikatsu is a 1962 Japanese drama film directed by Susumu Hani. It was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Joji Ai - * Ineko Arima - Junko* Koshiro Harada - Ishiguro* Yukari Ohba* Takahiro Tamura...
(1962) - Kanojo to kareKanojo to kareKanojo to kare is a 1963 Japanese drama film directed by Susumu Hani. It was entered into the 14th Berlin International Film Festival where Sachiko Hidari won the Silver Bear for Best Actress award.-Cast:* Sachiko Hidari - Naoko Ishikawa...
(1963) - Nanami: The Inferno of First LoveHatsukoi JigokuhenHatsukoi Jigokuhen is a 1968 film directed by Susumu Hani and co-scripted by him with Shūji Terayama. It is one of Hani's best known works. In the West, it is known as Nanami, The Inferno of First Love or as Nanami, First Love. The movie focuses on the pain of emerging from adolescence...
(19681968 in filmThe year 1968 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* October 30 - The film The Lion in Winter, starring Katharine Hepburn, debuts.* November 1 - The MPAA's film rating system is introduced.-Top grossing films :- Awards :...
) - Aido: Slave of LoveAido: Slave of LoveAido: Slave of Love is a 1969 Japanese film directed by Susumu Hani. It was entered into the 19th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Yuri Suemasa - Aido* Kenzô Kawarasaki - Shusei* Kimiko Nukamura - Madame Enjoji* Ruriko Tanuma - Yoko...
(1969)