Shinji Aoyama

Shinji Aoyama

July 13, 1964 · 62 years old

Shinji Aoyama (July 13, 1964 - March 25, 2022) was a Japanese film director, screenwriter, composer, film critic, and novelist. He graduated from Rikkyo University. He won two awards at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival for his film Eureka.

Known For

6 titles
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Eureka

Eureka

2001 · 3h 37m · Movie

The traumatized survivors of a murderous bus hijacking come together and take a road trip to attempt to overcome their damaged selves. Meanwhile a serial killer is on the loose.

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Sad Vacation

Sad Vacation

2007 · 2h 16m · Movie

Kenji, abandoned by his mother, scrapes out a meager existence doing odd jobs including driving bar hostesses and their customers home. Besides this he takes care of the sister of an old friend in jail and a young illegal immigran...

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The Backwater

The Backwater

2013 · 1h 42m · Movie

Cannes Film Festival winner Shinji Aoyama creates a chilling atmosphere in this adaptation of an award-winning novel. A young man tries to fight the deadly influence of his violent, abusive dad. Will the sins of the father carry o...

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Lakeside Murder Case

Lakeside Murder Case

2005 · 1h 58m · Movie

Three couples are staying at a lakeside cottage with their children. They want them to prepare intensely for a prestigious high school's entrance exam with the help of a private tutor. One night, one of the wives confesses to her ...

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Tokyo Park

Tokyo Park

2011 · 1h 59m · Movie

Having gone through trauma and pain for most of his life a man finds refuse in his camera and the parks and greenery of Tokyo following a recent dismal event. On one such occasion he is approached by a dentist who instead of being...

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Living in Your Sky

Living in Your Sky

2020 · 1h 58m · Movie

Naomi Kobayakawa works for a small publishing company, located outside of a city. One day, her parents suddenly die. Due to her uncle's arrangement, she lives in a high-rise apartment building in the city. She is surrounded by peo...

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