Katsuhito Ishii (石井 克人, Ishii Katsuhito, born 31 December
1966) is a Japanese film director.After graduating from Musashino Art
University, Katsuhito Ishii got a job at Tohokushinsha Film and began
directing commercials in 1992, receiving numerous awards in this
field. His first short film The Promise of August, shot in 1995, went
on to receive the Japanese Film Grand Prix in the Fantastic Video
Section of the 1995 Yubari International Fantastic Film FestivalHe
made his feature debut with Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl, based
on the visual novel by cult manga artist Minetaro Mochizuki and
starring regular collaborator Tadanobu Asano.
1966) is a Japanese film director.After graduating from Musashino Art
University, Katsuhito Ishii got a job at Tohokushinsha Film and began
directing commercials in 1992, receiving numerous awards in this
field. His first short film The Promise of August, shot in 1995, went
on to receive the Japanese Film Grand Prix in the Fantastic Video
Section of the 1995 Yubari International Fantastic Film FestivalHe
made his feature debut with Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl, based
on the visual novel by cult manga artist Minetaro Mochizuki and
starring regular collaborator Tadanobu Asano.
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