Ryūsuke Hamaguchi

Born: 1978-12-16

Ryūsuke Hamaguchi is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. Hamaguchi, a graduate of Tokyo University and Tokyo University of Arts, attracted attention in his country with the movie Passion (2008), which he shot for his graduation. Hamaguchi first gained international recognition with the film Happy Hour (2015) and followed it up with Asako I & II (2018). He released two films in 2021, Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy and Drive My Car, receiving three Academy Award nominations for the latter, including Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best International Feature. He is the third Japanese director to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Director. IMDb mini bio by yusufpiskin


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Happy Hour

as Yuzawa
Released: 2015-12-12

Four women in their thirties reevaluate their relationships, both shared and private, after a...

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Like Nothing Happened

as uncredited
Released: 2003-01-01

The film follows the unusual, usual life and the ever wandering souls of 5 young men and women....

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Down the Road: The Making of Drive My Car

as Self
Released: 2022-02-18

Spanning locations in Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Hokkaido and featuring interviews with cast members...

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Like Nothing Happened

as uncredited
Released: 2003-01-01

A maiden work by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, and the origin to his later masterpieces “Passion” (2008),...

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The Oscars

as Self
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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