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Shunji Iwai (岩井 俊二, Iwai Shunji, born 24 January 1963) is a Japanese filmmaker, video artist, writer and documentary maker. Life and career. Iwai was born in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. He attended Yokohama National University, graduating in 1987. In 1988, he started out in the Japanese entertainment industry by directing TV dramas and music videos.
Shunji Iwai is a Japanese writer, director, editor and composer of films and TV shows. He is known for his works such as Love Letter, Vampire, All About Lily Chou-Chou and The Murder Case of Hana & Alice.
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- Writer, Director, Editor
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- Shunji Iwai
- All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001) “All About Lily Chou-Chou” explores the lives of Japanese teenagers in the age of the internet. Central to the narrative is the ethereal pop singer, Lily Chou-Chou, whose music becomes a beacon of hope for these youths, particularly for the protagonist, Yuichi.
- A Bride for Rip Van Winkle (2016) In “A Bride for Rip Van Winkle”, viewers are introduced to Nanami, a part-time junior high school teacher whose life seems to be fading away.
- Love Letter (1995) “Love Letter” tells the touching tale of Hiroko Watanabe, who is grieving the death of her fiancé, Itsuki Fujii. In an attempt to reconnect with memories of him, she decides to write a letter to his old address.
- Swallowtail Butterfly (1996) Set in an alternate reality, “Swallowtail Butterfly” takes place in a Tokyo where the currency gold has caused a massive influx of immigrants, now called “Yen Towns”.
We speak with Shunji Iwai about The 12 Day Tale of the Monster That Died in 8, Last Letter, shooting a quarantine kaiju film in black and white, capsule monsters, the pandemic in Japan, and many other topics. Shunji Iwai graduated from Yokohama National University in 1987.
Mar 7, 2019 · Explore the themes and techniques of Japanese director Shunji Iwai, who captures the anxiety and confusion of teenage years in his films. From Hana and Alice to All About Lily Chou-Chou, discover how Iwai creates lyrical poetry and illusory reality out of his characters' lies and fantasies.
Mar 29, 2010 · Learn about the Japanese director's cinematic vision, influences and collaborations in this interview conducted in 2010. Iwai discusses his latest film Bandage, his relationship with Ryuhei Kitamura, and his exploration of human consciousness in Baton.
Oct 12, 2019 · Interview with Shunji Iwai: I sometimes love my nightmares more than real world. One of the most popular and influential Japanese directors of his generation, the multi-talented Shunji Iwai is commonly recognized for his distinctive and innovative visual style.
