Biography
Born in Ōita Prefecture, Yamamoto attended Meiji University but left early to concentrate on making independent 8mm films. His Carnival in the Night was screened at the 1983 Berlin Film Festival, and Robinson's Garden was given the Zitty Award at the 1987 edition of the Berlinale. The latter film also earned him the Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award. In 1998 he was given a research fellowship from Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs to study in New York, during which time he set up screenings of his film Junk Food in America. Often filming those living on the margins of Japanese society, his film Limousine Drive was actually filmed in the United States. He has also acted in some films.
Filmography
Cast Credits
The Brand New Legend of the Stardust Brothers
Character:
MOVIE • 2018
A Crowd of Three
Character:
MOVIE • 2010
The Whispering of the Gods
Character: Brother Akabane
MOVIE • 2005
A Forest with No Name
Character: Yamamoto
MOVIE • 2003
The Private Detective Mike
Character: Yamamoto
TV • 2002
The Stairway to the Distant Past
Character:
MOVIE • 1995
March Comes In Like a Lion
Character: Ramen Man
MOVIE • 1991
Crew
Crew Credits
Wonderful Paradise
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2020
Wonderful Paradise
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2020
The Voice of Water
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2014
The Voice of Water
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2014
Sunrise Sunset
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2013
Sawada
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2012
Three☆Points
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2011
Three☆Points
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2011
Scary True Stories: Night 10 - Possession
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2008
Man, Woman & the Wall
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2006
Man, Woman & the Wall
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2006
Tokyo of the Dead - 3 days
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2006
Tokyo of the Dead - 3 days
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2006
Cycle
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2005
Cycle
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2005
Limousine Drive
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2000
Limousine Drive
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2000
Junk Food
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1997
Junk Food
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1997
Atlanta Boogie
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1996