About
Gakuryu Ishii (石井 岳龍 Ishii Gakuryū, born January 15, 1957), formerly known as Sogo Ishii (石井 聰互 Ishii Sōgo), is a Japanese filmmaker known for his stylistic punk films, which helped spark the cyberpunk movement in Japan. A number of contemporary filmmakers, including Quentin Tarantino, have cited Ishii's films as an influence.
Filmography
The Box Man2024 · Writer, Director
Almost People2023 · Director
Self-Revolutionary Cinematic Struggle2023 · Writer, Director
Future Imaginations2019 · Producer
Punk Samurai Slash Down2018 · Director
Bitter Honey2016 · Editor, Director
That's It2015 · Director
Flower of Shanidar2013 · Director, Editor, Screenplay
Isn't Anyone Alive?2012 · Director, Editor
60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero2011 · Director
Your Order! The History of the Stalin2006 · Director
Mirrored Mind2005 · Writer, Director, Producer, Director of Photography
A Day of the GOD Island2005 · Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography, Editor, Producer
Jeonju Digital Project 20042004 · Writer, Director of Photography
Dead End Run2003 · Director, Editor, Idea, Writer, Story, Screenplay
Skirt2001 · Director, Editor, Story
Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle2001 · Director, Screenplay, Original Concept
Electric Dragon 80000V2001 · Director, Writer
Labyrinth of Dreams1997 · Director, Writer
Lonely Planet1996 · Editor, Executive Producer