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Gakuryu Ishii

Gakuryu Ishii

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

Self-Revolutionary Cinematic Struggle
Self-Revolutionary Cinematic Struggle
2023
The Punk Spirit of '82: Sogo Ishii on Burst City
The Punk Spirit of '82: Sogo Ishii on Burst City
2020
Japanscope, panorama de la nouvelle Nouvelle Vague
Japanscope, panorama de la nouvelle Nouvelle Vague
2015
Instant Swamp
Instant Swamp
2009 • Shop Costumer / Nail Buyer
What's a Director?
What's a Director?
2006
Humoresque
Humoresque
2006
March Comes In Like a Lion
March Comes In Like a Lion
1991 • Ramen Deliveryman
Never Mind a Little Rain
Never Mind a Little Rain
1984 • Himself

Full filmography

Instant Swamp
Instant Swamp
2009 • Shop Costumer / Nail Buyer
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March Comes In Like a Lion
March Comes In Like a Lion
1991 • Ramen Deliveryman
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Gakuryu Ishii – Biography, Known For & Filmography