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Kenta Fukasaku

b. 1972

Japanese filmmaker and screenwriter (born 1972)

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Born 1972. Kenta Fukasaku is a Japanese screenwriter, film producer, film director, director and actor.

is a Japanese filmmaker and screenwriter. He is the son of film director Kinji Fukasaku and actress Sanae Nakahara.

Biography He made his writing debut in the popular Japanese cult film Battle Royale, which his father directed. He wrote the screenplay to the sequel, Battle Royale II: Requiem, and took over directing when his father died of cancer. The film was released in Japan during the winter of 2003.

In 2005, he directed a film called which starred Battle Royale'''s Tarō Yamamoto. His adaptation of the manga Sukeban Deka was released in 2006, under the title Yo-Yo Girl Cop. He also directed horror film X-Cross.

Filmography Actor The Challenge (1982)

Screenwriter Battle Royale (2000) Battle Royale II: Requiem (2003)

Director Battle Royale II: Requiem (2003) Under the Same Moon (2005) Yo-Yo Girl Cop (2006) X-Cross (2007) Rebellion: The Killing Isle (2008) Black Rat (2010) We Can't Change the World. But, We Wanna Build a School in Cambodia. (2011) My Summertime Map (2013) Ken to Merii: Ameagari no Yozora ni'' (2013)

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Education
Seijo University
Awards
Mainichi Film Award for Best Screenplay

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kenta Fukasaku?

Japanese filmmaker and screenwriter (born 1972)

When was Kenta Fukasaku born?

Kenta Fukasaku was born on 15 September 1972 in Tokyo.

What is Kenta Fukasaku's occupation?

Kenta Fukasaku is a screenwriter, film producer, film director, director and actor.

What nationality is Kenta Fukasaku?

Kenta Fukasaku is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kenta Fukasaku

· Wikidata: Q654110

· DBpedia: Kenta Fukasaku

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