Masayuki Suō
Directing · Director · Writer · Songs
Born Oct 29, 1956 · Tokyo, Japan
Active 1980–present · Awards: Japan Academy Prize for Picture of the Year, Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year, Japan Academy Prize for Screenplay of the Year, National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year, Japan Academy Prize for Screenplay of the Year, Japan Academy Prize for Picture of the Year, Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Foreign Language Film
Masayuki Suo (周防 正行, Suo Masayuki; born October 29, 1956) is a Japanese film director. He is best known for his two Japan Academy Prize-winning films, Sumo Do, Sumo Don't (1992) and Shall We Dance? (1996).
Filmography
Shall We Dance? (2004) — Original Film WriterShall We Dance? (1996) — Director · Screenplay · StoryI Just Didn't Do It (2007) — Director · ScreenplayDancing Chaplin (2011) — DirectorSukyanti dōru: nugitate no kaori (1984) — Screenplay · Assistant DirectorSumo Do, Sumo Don't (1992) — Director · WriterThe Terminal Trust (2012) — Director · WriterTalking the Pictures (2019) — Director · ScreenplayFancy Dance (1989) — Songs · Screenplay · DirectorLady Maiko (2014) — Writer · DirectorGive It All (1998) — ProducerTokyo Fair Weather (1997)Abnormal Family (1984) — Director · Screenplay119 (1994)Kandagawa Pervert Wars (1983) — Apartment Manager · Second Assistant DirectorAttacked Woman (1981) — Assistant DirectorThe Making of "A Taxing Woman's Return" (1988) — Director · WriterBondage and Cage (1981) — Assistant DirectorVinyl Book Woman: Close Up Naked (1981) — Assistant DirectorOnna kyōshi o hagu (1981) — Production ManagerIjôna yubi: Yamete! (1980) — Assistant DirectorCraving Pleasure: Attack a Virgin (1981) — Assistant DirectorLustful Office Lady Commits Crime (1982) — Second Assistant DirectorFemale Teacher: Chains and Bondage (1981) — Assistant Director