Quick Facts
Born:
1931-03-09
Birthplace:
Gifu, Gifu, Japan
Credits:
3 Total Roles
Masahiro Shinoda
Directing
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Biography
Masahiro Shinoda (篠田 正浩 Shinoda Masahiro, March 9, 1931 – March 25, 2025) was a Japanese film director, originally associated with the Shochiku Studio, who came to prominence as part of the Japanese New Wave in the 1960s.
He married the actress Shima Iwashita, who appears in several of his films, such as 1969's Double Suicide.
His 1986 film Gonza the Spearman was entered into the 36th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear for an outstanding artistic contribution. He won the 1991 Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year for Childhood Days.
He retired from directing after the release of Spy Sorge in 2003, a biopic on the life of Richard Sorge.
He married the actress Shima Iwashita, who appears in several of his films, such as 1969's Double Suicide.
His 1986 film Gonza the Spearman was entered into the 36th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear for an outstanding artistic contribution. He won the 1991 Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year for Childhood Days.
He retired from directing after the release of Spy Sorge in 2003, a biopic on the life of Richard Sorge.
Known For
Funeral Parade of Roses
Self
Masahiro Shinoda on 'The Human Condition'
Self
Masaki Kobayashi on 'The Human Condition'
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Masahiro Shinoda on 'The Human Condition' MOVIE | Self |
| 1993 | Masaki Kobayashi on 'The Human Condition' MOVIE | Self |
| 1969 | Funeral Parade of Roses MOVIE | Self |