Biography
Yamada Isao was born in Hokkaido, 1952. He joined an experimental theatrical troupe “Tenjo Sajiki” of Terayama. He took charge of art and costume designs in Terayama’s movies. His first film “Subaru no Yoru” (Night on Pleiades) (1977) won a prize at Off-theater Film Festival (later the name changed to Pia Film Festival). Until now, he has made over 100 movies, mainly 8mm films. With motifs of the borderline between reality and dream, he draws pictorial world of nostalgia. The images with his unique world view have attracted critics worldwide, and some of his works are archived in foreign art museums and universities. He is also a cartoonist and book designer.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
Instability of the Signal
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2024
LES ILLUMINATIONS (Short Version)
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2023
The Night of Copernicus
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2020
Reminiscence
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2019
Endless Flâneuring
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2018
Apparition's Moment
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2017
Straße - Transient Passage
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2016
Mosaïque en blanc
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2015
Sturm und Drang
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2014
Marie from the Sea
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2014
In that Void Moment
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2014
Reflection
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2014
Looking for my Vision
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2013
Instant Memory
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2012
Spring Indication of Night and Autumn Moondrop
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2011
Despair Arabesque
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2011
Winterreise
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2010
Summer Dawn and December Dusk
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2010
Mad Love
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2010
Tokyo Nostalgia
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2009