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Kon Ichikawa was a Japanese film director and screenwriter who made diverse and acclaimed films from 1936 to 2008. He is known for his anti-war films, documentaries, adaptations of classic literature, and his collaboration with his wife Natto Wada.
Kon Ichikawa (1915-2008) was a Japanese director, writer and producer who made films in various genres and styles. He was influenced by Disney, Renoir and Tanizaki, and won two BAFTA Awards and many other honors.
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- Mie, Japan
- January 1, 1
- Tokyo, Japan
Kon Ichikawa was a Japanese film director who made diverse and acclaimed films, from adaptations of literary classics to satire and thrillers. He collaborated with his wife Natto Wada and was a member of the Club of The Four Knights.
- November 20, 1915
- February 13, 2008
Feb 14, 2008 · Kon Ichikawa, the Japanese film director whose versatility ranged beyond his well-known antiwar dramas like “The Burmese Harp” and “Fires on the Plain” to comedies, documentaries and literary...
Kon Ichikawa was a Japanese film director and screenwriter who made diverse and acclaimed films in various genres and styles. He is known for his anti-war films, documentaries, historical dramas and comedies.
Jul 13, 2021 · Kon Ichikawa was a renowned Japanese director who made Tokyo Olympiad (1965), a film that celebrated the human side of the athletes and the spectators. He used a variety of techniques to showcase the events with an abstract grandeur, without being overtly patriotic or political.
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Apr 22, 2004 · A comprehensive overview of the life and work of Kon Ichikawa, a versatile and eclectic Japanese director who explored the recent history of his country in various genres and styles. Learn about his background, influences, themes, and major films, from The Burmese Harp to Shinsengumi.