Biografie
Eiji Okuda was born in Aichi Prefecture. He made his debut with a main role with Motto Shinayakani, Motto Shitatakani by Fujita Toshiya in 1979. In 1985, he won the best actor award for the role as a tormented young medical student in Umi to Dokuyaku (Sea and Poison) directed by Kei Kumai.
In 1994, he was awarded with 9 best actor's awards – a record in Japan – for his role in Bo no Kanashimi (Like a Rolling Stone). In 2001, he made his directing debut with the film Shoujyo – an adolescent, that won the Grand Jury Prize at AFI Film Fest 2002 and Grand Prix at Festival De Paris 2002 and other international awards.
His second directorial effort: Runin – banished a period piece set on Hachijojima Island in the 1830's was selected for the official competition in the 17th Tokyo International Film Festival 2004.
He is also an accomplished painter and in addition to regularly holding exhibitions, he provides illustrations for picture books and other publications.
Indican Pictures
Acteur
Regisseur
Films | |
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2013 |
Kjóko to Šúiči no baai |
2011 |
Beat (Tv-film) |
2007 |
Kaze no sotogawa |
2006 |
Nagai sanpo |
2005 |
Runin: Banished |
2001 |
Šódžo: An Adolescent |
Scenarioschrijver
Films | |
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2013 |
Kjóko to Šúiči no baai |
2007 |
Kaze no sotogawa |
Host
Programma's | |
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2007 |
Bokura no džidai |