Yoichi Takabayashi (高林陽一, Takabayashi Yōichi, 29 April 1931 – 15 July 2012) was a Japanese film director.
Yoichi Takabayashi | |
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Born | Kyoto, Japan | 29 April 1931
Died | 15 July 2012 Kyoto, Japan | (aged 81)
Occupation | Film director |
Years active | 1959-2012 |
Born in Kyoto and graduating from Ritsumeikan University, Takabayashi became a pioneering independent filmmaker working in 8mm and 16mm film, earning awards at foreign festivals for his work.[1] His 1970 film Subarashii jōki kikansha was well received and earned him the opportunity to direct theatrical films.[1] The Water Was so Clear won the grand prize at the 1973 Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival.[2] His 1976 film Death at an Old Mansion was entered into the 26th Berlin International Film Festival.[3]
He died on 15 July 2012 of pneumonia at the age of 81.[4]