Tazuko Sakane

Tazuko Sakane

Born 7 December 1904 in Kyōto, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan

Died 2 September 1975 (aged 70)

Japan's first female director. Was mentored by director Kenji Mizoguchi and worked as assistant director and editor for several of his films.

Director

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1939
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum Assistant Director
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1947
The Love of the Actress Sumako Script Supervisor
Mistress of a Foreigner
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1930
Mistress of a Foreigner Assistant Director
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1935
Poppy Assistant Director

Editor

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1936
Sisters of the Gion Editor
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1936
Osaka Elegy Editor
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1948
Women of the Night Editor
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1933
The Water Magician Editor

Actor

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1975
Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director Self

Writer

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1943
Brides of the Frontier Writer