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Gakuryu Ishii
Born 1957-01-15Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Self-Revolutionary Cinematic StruggleRoleThe Punk Spirit of '82: Sogo Ishii on Burst CityRoleJapanscope, panorama de la nouvelle Nouvelle VagueRoleInstant SwampShop Costumer / Nail BuyerWhat's a Director?RoleHumoresqueRoleMarch Comes In Like a LionRamen DeliverymanNever Mind a Little RainHimselfMOMENTRole