Gakuryu Ishii

Directing

Born 1957-01-15 · Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan

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Gakuryu Ishii (石井 岳龍 Ishii Gakuryū, born January 15, 1957), formerly known as Sogo Ishii (石井 聰互 Ishii Sōgo), is a Japanese filmmaker known for his stylistic punk films, which helped spark the cyberpunk movement in Japan. A number of contemporary filmmakers, including Quentin Tarantino, have cited Ishii's films as an influence.

Known for

MOMENTInstant SwampMarch Comes In Like a LionSelf-Revolutionary Cinematic StruggleThe Punk Spirit of '82: Sogo Ishii on Burst CityJapanscope, panorama de la nouvelle Nouvelle VagueWhat's a Director?HumoresqueNever Mind a Little Rain