Seijiro Koyama

Japanese film director celebrated for his humanistic vision, whose 1987 film Hachiko Monogatari became the year's top domestic box office success.

What do we know about Seijiro Koyama?

Here are the key biographical details about Seijiro Koyama:

  • Name: Seijiro Koyama
  • Also Known As: Seijirō Kōyama, Seijirou Kouyama
  • Date of Birth: July 16, 1941
  • Place of Birth: Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Director
  • Crew Jobs: Director, Screenplay, Writer, Producer, Assistant Director

Who is Seijiro Koyama?

Born in Gifu Prefecture, Koyama attended Nihon University but quit midway to join the independent production company Kindai Eiga Kyokai, where he worked as an assistant director under such directors as Kaneto Shindō, Kozaburo Yoshimura, and Tadashi Imai. He made his directorial debut in 1971 with the children's film Koi no iru mura. His second film, Futatsu no hāmonika (1976), earned him a New Directors Citation from the Directors Guild of Japan. His 1983 film Hometown was entered into the 13th Moscow International Film Festival. His 1987 film, Hachiko Monogatari, about the faithful dog Hachiko, was the top Japanese film at the box office that year. He is known for his humanistic perspective.

What is Seijiro Koyama known for?

Seijiro Koyama is a Japanese director whose notable works include:

  • Hachiko (1987, Movie)
  • Anne of Green Gables (1979, TV Series)
  • Mount Hakkoda (1977, Movie)
  • Anne of Green Gables: Road to Green Gables (2010, Movie)
  • The Last Game: Waseda vs. Keio (2008, Movie)
  • Riot in Gujo (2000, Movie)
  • Thousand Cranes (1989, Movie)
  • Heat Wave Island (1969, Movie)
  • Song of the Spring Pony (1985, Movie)
  • Anne of Green Gables Digest Version (2014, Movie)

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