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Legendary Japanese Director Yamada Yoji Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
21 Oct
Summary
- Veteran Japanese director Yamada Yoji to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Tokyo Film Festival
- Yamada's latest film "Tokyo Taxi" to screen as Centerpiece, theatrical release on Nov. 21
- Yamada's acclaimed "Tora-san" series ran for 50 films, earning Guinness World Records recognition
The Tokyo International Film Festival has revealed that veteran Japanese director Yamada Yoji will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at its 38th edition. Yamada's remarkable career spans over 60 years and 91 films, with his work deeply rooted in Japanese culture and everyday life.
Yamada's latest film, "Tokyo Taxi," starring Baisho Chieko and Kimura Takuya, will screen as the festival's Centerpiece and receive a theatrical release on Nov. 21. The director will also participate in a talk session with "Kokuho" director Lee Sang-il at the TIFF Lounge.
Yamada's most celebrated work remains the acclaimed "Tora-san" series, which ran for 50 films beginning in 1969 and earned Guinness World Records recognition. The director's shift to period films in the 2000s also saw significant international success, with "The Twilight Samurai" earning an Oscar nomination and "The Hidden Blade" and "The Little House" winning awards at major festivals.
