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He was the lead actor in Takashi Shimizu 's Marebito (2004), and appeared more recently in Welcome to the Quiet Room (2007), Martin Scorsese 's Silence (2016), and Hideaki Anno 's Shin Godzilla (2016) and Shin Kamen Rider (2023). He is also a successful voiceover artist for TV advertising in Japan.
Actor: Tetsuo: The Iron Man. Shin'ya Tsukamoto was born on 1 January 1960 in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. He is an actor and director, known for Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989), A Snake of June (2002) and Tokyo Fist (1995).
3 days ago · One of Japanese cinema’s most fiercely independent voices, Shinya Tsukamoto is the writer-director behind such electrifying cult films as Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989), Tokyo Fist (1995), A Snake of June (2002) and Vital (2004): transgressive tales of psychological repression and transformation of the flesh.Alongside David Cronenberg, he’s considered one of the godfathers of visceral body-horror cinema (plus cyberpunk movies), though he’s also made plenty of more cerebral gems.
May 6, 2020 · A kaleidoscopic tale concerning a bullied schoolboy who travels through time to battle vampires in another dimension, this madcap 8mm short is notable for its remarkably ambitious art design and home-made special effects.
Shinya Tsukamoto is a Japanese film director and actor with a considerable cult following both domestically and abroad.
Oct 23, 2002 · One of the most important names in contemporary Japanese cinema, Shinya Tsukamoto has done groundbreaking work in arousing international attention for Japanese film.
Feb 7, 2024 · Known for his dystopian cyberpunk classic Tetsuo: The Iron Man, in his newest films – including Shadow of Fire, which is currently touring the UK – Japanese director Shinya Tsukamoto has turned his attentions towards the scars of wartime.
Jan 24, 2022 · Cyberpunk icon Shinya Tsukamoto on his black sheep horror Hiruko the Goblin. To mark its 30th anniversary, the cult director sits down to discuss the inspirations behind his 1991 adventure-horror, including kaiju monster movies and Ridley Scott’s Alien. Film & TV Feature. Text James Balmont. Hiruko the Goblin – Shinya Tsukamoto5 Images. view more +
Sep 13, 2023 · Shinya Tsukamoto’s latest film, Shadow of Fire, follows three characters who begin a strange life together, including a woman (played by Japanese actress Shuri) who makes a living by selling her body at a pub diner that’s nearly been burnt to the ground.
Jun 15, 2005 · Unleashed with the now legendary black and white cyberpunk masterpiece Tetsuo: The Iron Man, Shinya Tsukamoto is truly one of Japan's leading filmmakers. With visual assaults like Tetsuo II: The Body Hammer, Tokyo Fist and Bullet Ballet he has gained a worldwide following and paved the way for the international breakthrough of Japanese cinema.
