Yoshirō Edamasa | |
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Born | 22 September 1888 |
Died | 8 September 1944 (aged 55) |
Nationality | Japanese |
Occupation | Film director |
Years active | 1914-1934 |
Yoshirō Edamasa (枝正 義郎, Edamasa Yoshirō, 22 September 1888 – 8 September 1944) was a Japanese film director best known for Sakamoto Ryoma (1928) and The Great Buddha Arrival (1934). [2] The latter film is one of the earliest tokusatsu movies, which is exemplified by kaiju movies. [3] He was an early pioneer of Japanese cinema who trained many outstanding directors and cinematographers including Eiji Tsuburaya. [4]
Edamasa was born in Kushima, Saeki, Hiroshima Prefecture (present-day Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima). [5]
In 1910, he began working in the film industry when he was hired by Yoshizawa Shōten. [1] He later worked as an operator also for Fukuhōdō , Tōyō Shōkai and Tenkatsu Nippori. [1]
He made his debut as a director in 1919 on the film Ai no kyoku which was considered to be one of the most advanced films of that time. [6] By the end of the 1930s, Edamasa had directed more than 20 films. [1]
Edamasa belonged to a group of directors who emphasized the realistic style of acting. [7]
Yoshirō Edamasa | |
---|---|
Born | 22 September 1888 |
Died | 8 September 1944 (aged 55) |
Nationality | Japanese |
Occupation | Film director |
Years active | 1914-1934 |
Yoshirō Edamasa (枝正 義郎, Edamasa Yoshirō, 22 September 1888 – 8 September 1944) was a Japanese film director best known for Sakamoto Ryoma (1928) and The Great Buddha Arrival (1934). [2] The latter film is one of the earliest tokusatsu movies, which is exemplified by kaiju movies. [3] He was an early pioneer of Japanese cinema who trained many outstanding directors and cinematographers including Eiji Tsuburaya. [4]
Edamasa was born in Kushima, Saeki, Hiroshima Prefecture (present-day Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima). [5]
In 1910, he began working in the film industry when he was hired by Yoshizawa Shōten. [1] He later worked as an operator also for Fukuhōdō , Tōyō Shōkai and Tenkatsu Nippori. [1]
He made his debut as a director in 1919 on the film Ai no kyoku which was considered to be one of the most advanced films of that time. [6] By the end of the 1930s, Edamasa had directed more than 20 films. [1]
Edamasa belonged to a group of directors who emphasized the realistic style of acting. [7]