Masaki Kobayashi
Known for Directing · 2 credits
- Born
- 1916-02-14
- Died
- 1996-10-04
- Place of birth
- Otaru, Hokkaidō, Japan
- Also known as
- Масаки Кобаяси · 小林正树 · 고바야시 마사키 · 코바야시 마사키 · 마사키 고바야시 · 마사키 코바야시
Biography
Masaki Kobayashi (February 14, 1916–October 4, 1996) was a Japanese director.
Among his films is Kwaidan (1965), a collection of four ghost stories drawn from the book by Lafcadio Hearn, each of which has a surprise ending.
Kobayashi also directed The Human Condition, a trilogy on the effects of World War II on a Japanese pacifist and socialist. The total length of the films is over 9 hours. Other notable films include Harakiri (1962) and Samurai Rebellion (1967). Harakiri won him an award at the 1963 Cannes Film Festival, solidifying his place in the history of cinema.
In 1969, he was a member of the jury at the 19th Berlin International Film Festival.
He was also a candidate for directing the Japanese sequences for Tora! Tora! Tora!, once Akira Kurosawa left the film. But instead Kinji Fukasaku and Toshio Masuda were chosen.
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About Masaki Kobayashi
Masaki Kobayashi (February 14, 1916–October 4, 1996) was a Japanese director. Among his films is Kwaidan (1965), a collection of four ghost stories drawn from the book by Lafcadio Hearn, each of which has a surprise ending. Kobayashi also directed The Human Condition, a trilogy on the effects of World War II on a Japanese pacifist and socialist. The total length of the films is over 9 hours. Other notable films include Harakiri (1962) and Samurai Rebellion (1967). Harakiri won him an award at the 1963 Cannes Film Festival, solidifying his plac… With 2 credits spanning from 1993 to 2024, Masaki Kobayashi has appeared in 2 films and 0 TV shows.
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- Masaki Kobayashi on 'The Human Condition' (1993) — as Self
- Unification of Japan 62 (2024)
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