Kei Kumai
Directing
Born June 1, 1930 · Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Died May 23, 2007
Also known as Кэй Кумаи
Biography
Kei Kumai (熊井 啓, Kumai Kei, 1 June 1930 – 23 May 2007) was a Japanese film director from Azumino, Nagano prefecture. After his studies in literature at Shinshu University, he began work as a director's assistant. He won the Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award for his first film, Nihon rettō, in 1965.[2] His 1972 film Shinobu Kawa was entered into the 8th Moscow International Film Festival.[3] His 1973 film Rise, Fair Sun was entered into the 24th Berlin International Film Festival. Sandakan No. 8 received widespread acclaim for tackling the issue of a woman forced into prostitution in Borneo before the outbreak of World War II. The film was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 48th Academy Awards.
Awards & recognition
- Medal with Purple Ribbon · 1995
- Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Director · 1987
- Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Newcomer · 1966
- Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award · 1966
- Mainichi Film Award — Best Director
