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Kazuki Ōmori

1952 – 2022

Japanese film director and screenwriter

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Lived 1952 – 2022 (aged 70). Kazuki Ōmori was a Japanese film director, screenwriter, physician, actor, radio personality and university teacher.

was a Japanese film director and screenwriter.

Career Born in Osaka, Ōmori studied at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine and held a license to practice medicine. While in school, he began making films independently, with Kuraku naru made matenai! (1975), which featured Seijun Suzuki, receiving particularly high praise. His script "Orenji rōdo kyūkō" won the 3rd Kido Award for screenplays in 1977, and the next year he was able to film that in his professional debut.

Filmography Film and television

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Birth century
Nationality
Education
Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Ashiya City Seido Junior High School
Employers
Osaka Electro-Communication University, Osaka University of Arts
Awards
11th Japan Academy Prize; Newcomer Award for Fine Art of the Ministry of Education; 20th Japan Academy Prize

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kazuki Ōmori?

Japanese film director and screenwriter (1952-2022)

When was Kazuki Ōmori born?

Kazuki Ōmori was born on 3 March 1952 in Higashisumiyoshi-ku.

When did Kazuki Ōmori die?

Kazuki Ōmori died on 12 November 2022 in Nishinomiya.

What was Kazuki Ōmori's occupation?

Kazuki Ōmori was a film director, screenwriter, physician, actor, radio personality and university teacher.

What nationality was Kazuki Ōmori?

Kazuki Ōmori was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kazuki Ōmori

· Wikidata: Q2476752

· DBpedia: Kazuki Ōmori

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