Yoichi Takabayashi | |
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| Born | (1931-04-29)29 April 1931 Kyoto, Japan |
| Died | 15 July 2012(2012-07-15) (aged 81) Kyoto, Japan |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1959-2012 |
Yoichi Takabayashi (高林陽一,Takabayashi Yōichi, 29 April 1931 – 15 July 2012) was a Japanesefilm director.
Born in Kyoto and graduating fromRitsumeikan University, Takabayashi became a pioneering independent filmmaker working in8mm and16mm film, earning awards at foreign festivals for his work.[1] His 1970 filmSubarashii jōki kikansha was well received and earned him the opportunity to direct theatrical films.[1]The Water Was So Clear won the grand prize at the 1973Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival.[2] His 1976 filmDeath at an Old Mansion was entered into the26th Berlin International Film Festival.[3]
He died on 15 July 2012 of pneumonia at the age of 81.[4]
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