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Sion Sono


Shion Sono is a Japanese director, writer and poet. Born in Aichi Perfecture in 1961 he started his career working as a poet before taking his first steps in film directing. As a student he shot a series of short films in Super 8 and managed to make his first feature films in the late 80s and early 90s, in which he also starred. The film that ... See full bio »

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Known For

Love Exposure
Love Exposure Director
(2008)
Suicide Club
Suicide Club Director
(2001)
Noriko's Dinner Table
(2005)

Filmography

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 2016 Anti-Porno
 2016 Madly (segment "Love of Love")
 2015 Tag
 2015 Shinjuku Swan
 2015 Love & Peace
 2014 Tokyo Tribe
 2013 Everyone Is Psychic! (TV Series) (6 episodes)
- Episode #1.12 (2013)
- Episode #1.11 (2013)
- Episode #1.10 (2013)
- Episode #1.7 (2013)
- Episode #1.6 (2013)
 2012 Bad Film
 2012 Kenkichi
 2011 Themis
 2010 Cold Fish
 2008 Love Exposure
 2007 Before Prescription Police (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Episode #1.6 (2007)
- Episode #1.3 (2007)
 2005 Hazard
 2004 No-Pants Girls: Movie Box-ing2 (segment "Otona ni nattara")
 2003 Father's Day (Short)
 2002 Prom Night
 2001 Suicide Club
 2001 0cm4 (Short)
 2000 The Real Body
 1999 Depression
 1998 Wind (Short)
 1997 I Am Keiko
 1993/II The Room
 1990 Bicycle Sighs
 1986 Love (Short)
 1985 I Am Sono Sion! (Documentary short)
 1984 Love Songs (Short)
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Show Show Cinematographer (2 credits)
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Show Show Sound department (1 credit)
Show Show Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Show Show Self (13 credits)

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Personal Quote:

He is too much of a 'god' in Japanese movie history, and the history can not be refreshed unless we become anti-Ozu. I have nothing personal against him, but I have to declare I am anti-Ozu in order to move forward. [When asked about his dislike of Yasujirô Ozu] See more »

Trivia:

He was admitted to Berkeley University where he stayed for 15 months. However he never studied there as he was spending his time watching films. See more »

Trademark:

He often wears a black fedora hat. See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius

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