| Director Name | Heinosuke Gosho |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Thank you Heinosuke |
| Introduction | Born in Tokyo in 35. Recommended by Shochiku's Kido Shiro, he joined Shochiku's Kamata Studio as an assistant director in 12. He trained under director Shimazu Yasujiro and was promoted to director with "Spring in the Southern Islands" in 14. In 1931, the first domestically produced talkie, "Madame and My Wife," was released. From the silent film era through to the postwar period, he worked for Shochiku, Daiei, Toho and independent production companies, directing around 100 films. Her representative works include "The Village Bride," "The Dancer of Izu," "Life's Baggage," "Fresh Snow," "Once Upon a Time," "Where the Chimneys Are Seen" (awarded an award at the Berlin International Film Festival), "Osaka Inn," "Elegy," "Firefly," and "The Woman of Osorezan." He had the pen name Goshotei and served as an auditor for the Haiku Poets Association. He passed away in 56 at the age of 79. Heinosuke Gosho (1964-1980), Chairman of the Directors Guild of Japan Awards Mainichi Film Competition Director's Award (22) "Now and then" Berlin International Film Festival International Peace Prize (28) “A Place with a View of Chimneys” San Sebastian Film Festival Catholic Award (34) “Maria in the City of Ants” Medal with Purple Ribbon (41) |
| Membership classification | deceased member |
| Date of Birth | 1902/ 02/ 01 |
| Birth Place | Tokyo |