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Kei Chikaura started a career as a filmmaker in 2013. His 2nd short film, The Lasting Persimmon was selected for Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2016. His 3rd and latest short film, Signature was selected for Locarno International Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival 2017, among many others.
Kei Chikaura started a career as a filmmaker with his first short film, “Empty House” in 2013. His second short film, “The Lasting Persimmon”, was selected for Clermont- Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2016. In 2017, his 3rd short film, Signature will have its world premiere at 70th Locarno Film Festival.
Feb 15, 2019 · Kei Chikaura was born in Japan in the year 1977. and before he got into filmmaking he majored in economics at the University of Osaka, while studying also film history. He learned the filmmaking trade while working for various production companies.
Jun 17, 2024 · Kei Chikaura shows with “Great Absence” that such a significant plot point can be effectively incorporated into storytelling where the emotions feel earned. Good acting and beautiful cinematography make this atmospheric journey all the more immersive.
Kei Chika-ura is known for Complicity (2018), The Lasting Persimmon (2015) and Great Absence (2023).
- Writer, Producer, Director
- Kei Chikaura
There is seemingly unchanging snowy life of her beloved family and home village—snow shoveling, making pickles, bridges over a big river covered with snow, and kaki fruits left unharvested on its tree. CAST. CREW. “WARM, GENTLE and STRONG”—Director’s Statement—.
Indie director Kei Chikaura's first feature — and winner of the Audience Award at Tokyo Filmex — avoids cliches in its realistic portrayal of Japan-China understanding.
