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Masayuki Suō
Directing
Born October 29, 1956 · Tokyo, Japan
Also known as 周防 正行 · Масаюки Суо · Masayuki Suo
Biography
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).
Awards & recognition
- Medal with Purple Ribbon · 2016
- Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Director · 2008
- Nikkan Sports Film Award — Best Director · 2007
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Foreign Language Film · 1997
- Japan Academy Prize — Director of the Year · 1997
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- Japan Academy Prize — Screenplay of the Year · 1997
- Japan Academy Prize — Picture of the Year · 1997
- Mainichi Film Award — Best Screenplay · 1997
- National Board of Review Award — Best Foreign Language Film · 1997
- Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Director · 1993
- Japan Academy Prize — Picture of the Year · 1993
- Japan Academy Prize — Director of the Year · 1993
- Japan Academy Prize — Screenplay of the Year · 1993
- Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award · 1992
- Mainichi Film Award — Best Director
- Japan Academy Prize — Director of the Year · 2008 · nominated
- Japan Academy Prize — Screenplay of the Year · 2008 · nominated
- Japan Academy Prize — Picture of the Year · 2008 · nominated
- Asian Film Award — Best Director · 2007 · nominated
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Foreign Language Film · 1997 · nominated
- Japan Academy Prize — Picture of the Year · 1997 · nominated
- Japan Academy Prize — Director of the Year · 1997 · nominated
- Japan Academy Prize — Screenplay of the Year · 1997 · nominated
- Japan Academy Prize — Screenplay of the Year · 1993 · nominated
- Japan Academy Prize — Director of the Year · 1993 · nominated
- Japan Academy Prize — Picture of the Year · 1993 · nominated
