About Genjū Sasa
Lived 1900 – 1959 (aged 59). Genjū Sasa was a Japanese film critic, film director and journalist.
(14 January 1900 – 7 July 1959) was a left-wing Japanese film director and film critic. He was a founding member of the Proletarian Film League of Japan (Prokino), providing inspiration to the movement through his writings and his films.
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Who was Genjū Sasa?
Japanese film critic
When was Genjū Sasa born?
Genjū Sasa was born on 14 January 1900 in Hiroshima Prefecture.
When did Genjū Sasa die?
Genjū Sasa died on 7 July 1959.
What was Genjū Sasa's occupation?
Genjū Sasa was a film critic, film director and journalist.
What nationality was Genjū Sasa?
Genjū Sasa was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Genjū Sasa. https://biography.guide/genju-sasa/
MLA: "Genjū Sasa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/genju-sasa/.
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