About

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Utako Koguchi

Overview

Born in Tokyo. Studied theater in the School of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Waseda University, and began making 8mm films. Has worked as a dance instructor, editor, film publicist, film crew member, and art school assistant, and develops visual art performances and sessions that transcend genres. Major works include The Rain (selected for the 1982 Pia FilmFestival), O-de-ka-ke Diary (Grand Prize at the 1989 Image ForumFestival), The Sleeping Flower (Special Jury Prize at the 1991 Image ForumFestival), and A Dandelion (Rosaceae) (1990 Ebiten golden director). Active in nurturing young talent as coordinator of arts events and workshops, and teaches at universities including Musashino Art University, Tama Art University, and at the Art and Architecture School of Waseda University.

Known for

Acting
2011 Lost Way Actor 59
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1990 A Dandelion, Rosaceae Actor N/A
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Directing
1995 Ophelia’s Favorite Books Directing Director N/A
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1994 Utako Koguchi's "Petit-Cam" Diary Directing Director N/A
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1993 O-DE-KA-KE Diary Part 2 - The Home of Grass Directing Director N/A
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1991 The Sleeping Flower Directing Director N/A
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1990 A Dandelion, Rosaceae Directing Director N/A
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1989 O-DE-KA-KE Diary Directing Director N/A
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1987 Axolotl Wooper Looper’s Lair Directing Director 59
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1982 Etude of Szerny and Burgüller Directing Director N/A
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1982 A Melancholy Girl Directing Director N/A
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1981 The Rain Directing Director N/A
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Sound
1995 At the Sea Sound Music 59
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