Biography
Gakuryu Ishii (石井 岳龍 Ishii Gakuryū, born January 15, 1957), formerly known as Sogo Ishii (石井 聰互 Ishii Sōgo), is a Japanese filmmaker known for his stylistic punk films, which helped spark the cyberpunk movement in Japan. A number of contemporary filmmakers, including Quentin Tarantino, have cited Ishii's films as an influence.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Self-Revolutionary Cinematic Struggle
Character:
MOVIE • 2023
The Punk Spirit of '82: Sogo Ishii on Burst City
Character:
MOVIE • 2020
Japanscope, panorama de la nouvelle Nouvelle Vague
Character:
MOVIE • 2015
Instant Swamp
Character: Shop Costumer / Nail Buyer
MOVIE • 2009
What's a Director?
Character:
MOVIE • 2006
Humoresque
Character:
MOVIE • 2006
March Comes In Like a Lion
Character: Ramen Deliveryman
MOVIE • 1991
Never Mind a Little Rain
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 1984
MOMENT
Character:
MOVIE • 1981
Crew
Crew Credits
The Box Man
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2024
The Box Man
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2024
Almost People
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2023
Self-Revolutionary Cinematic Struggle
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2023
Self-Revolutionary Cinematic Struggle
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2023
Future Imaginations
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2019
Punk Samurai Slash Down
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2018
Bitter Honey
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2016
Bitter Honey
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2016
That's It
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2015
Flower of Shanidar
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2013
Flower of Shanidar
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2013
Flower of Shanidar
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2013
Neo Ultra Q
Role: Director
TV • 2013
Isn't Anyone Alive?
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2012
Isn't Anyone Alive?
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2012
60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2011
Your Order! The History of the Stalin
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2006
Mirrored Mind
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2005
Mirrored Mind
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2005