Takashi Koizumi

Takashi Koizumi (小泉堯史 Koizumi Takashi) (born November 6, 1944, in Mito) is a Japanese film director. After graduating from Waseda University, he served as an assistant director for Akira Kurosawa for many years.

Filmography

Awards

Nominations AFI Fest 1999: Grand Jury Prize for After the Rain 24th Japan Academy Film Prize (2001) Best Director for After the Rain 26th Japan Academy Film Prize (2003) Best Director for Letters from the Mountains Best Screenplay for Letters from the Mountains

Won Venice International Film Festival 1999: CinemAwenire Award in Best Film on the Relationship of Man-Nature for After the Rain São Paulo International Film Festival 1999: Mostra Special Award for After the Rain Portland International Film Festival 2001: Audience Award for Best First Film: After the Rain 27th Fajr International Film Festival 2009 (Eastern Vista section): Best Screenplay for Best Wishes for Tomorrow