Takeshi Fukunaga

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Known For

Directing

Known Credits

0.7065

Gender

Male

Birthday

10-Sep-1982

Age

(44 years old)

Place of Birth

Date, Hokkaido, Japan

Also Known As

تاكيشي فوكُنانغا

Takeshi Fukunaga

Biography

Takeshi Fukunaga is a Japanese filmmaker based in New York. His first film, Out of My Hand, premiered in Berlinale Panorama in 2015, was released through Ava DuVernay’s Array, and was nominated for the John Cassavetes Independent Spirit Award. Fukunaga was selected by the Cannes Cinéfondation to develop his second film.

Credits

FUKUSHIMA with BÉLA TARR (2025) Character: N/A
"My goal is not education, but liberation." In February 2024, a filmmaking workshop takes place in Fukushima under the guidance of the Hungarian master, Béla Tarr. Observing him mentor the students offers a glimpse into his unique perspective on cinema and his profound approach to the art of film.

HAPPYEND (2024) Character: Nervous Teacher
In a near-future Japanese city bracing for a devastating earthquake, a group of teenage friends navigate personal struggles and fractured bonds amid rising tension.

Takeshi Fukunaga

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Takeshi Fukunaga

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