Yoshio Miyajima

Yoshio Miyajima

Director

February 3, 1909

Biography

Yoshio Miyajima (宮島義勇, Miyajima Yoshio; February 3, 1909 – February 21, 1998) was a Japanese cinematographer during the 20th century. The Man Called "Emperor" A self-proclaimed and widely acknowledged "activist" who sought to drive social change more than photography. Notable works include Harakiri, The Human Condition trilogy, and Kwaidan.

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Yoshio Miyajima 1
Yoshio Miyajima 2

Representative Works

Harakiri
Harakiri
8.5
/ Japanese
Empire of Passion
Empire of Passion
6.8
/ Japanese
Kwaidan
Kwaidan
7.7
/ Japanese
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
8.4
/ Japanese
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
8.1
/ Japanese
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
8.2
/ Japanese
The Night of Martial Law
The Night of Martial Law
No Rating Yet
/ Japanese
Before Dawn
Before Dawn
10.0
/ Japanese
Diary of Forsaken Love
Diary of Forsaken Love
9.0
/ Japanese
The Fall of Ako Castle
The Fall of Ako Castle
6.8
/ Japanese
Love Under the Crucifix
Love Under the Crucifix
7.1
/ Japanese
The Naked Sun
The Naked Sun
7.0
/ Japanese

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Harakiri
1962Winner

Best Director

Harakiri

Empire of Passion
1978Nominee

Best Director

Empire of Passion

Kwaidan
1965Winner

Best Director

Kwaidan

Career Highlights

The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
1961Highlight

Best Director

The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
1959Highlight

Best Director

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love

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