Screenplay: Macoto Tezuka

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Cast Shingo Kubota · Kan Takagi · Kyôko Togawa · Issay

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Cast Masao Kusakari · Kaori Mizushima · Eisei Amamoto · Shôji Nakayama

Synopsis Monster Heaven: Ghost Hero (1990) follows the chaotic events that unfold when a prominent electronics firm, on the brink of revolutionizing 3D imaging technology, faces an unexpected threat. A malevolent demon is accidentally released within the company's headquarters, leading to...

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Cast Tadanobu Asano · Miyako Koda · Reika Hashimoto · Masao Kusakari

Synopsis Hakuchi: The Innocent (1999) is a gripping drama directed by Macoto Tezuka, set in a parallel 1990s where World War II never concluded, and Japan's citizens endure relentless nightly bombing raids. This retro-futuristic dystopia is adapted from an Ango Sakaguchi...

Direction Fumihiro Yoshimura · Macoto Tezuka

Synopsis Kumi to Tulip (S) (2015) follows the journey of a young girl named Kumi who resides in a futuristic cityscape dominated by gleaming metal skyscrapers and robotic assistants. Her favorite spot to play is a garden adjacent to one of...

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Synopsis Yukatsu: Reconstruction of Houjin Kagura (2012) focuses on the traditional performing art of "Ogatsu Hoin Kagura," which has been preserved in Ogatsu Town, part of Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture. This region was severely impacted by the Great East Japan...

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Cast Ryosuke Miura · Kôhei Takeda · Chika Arakawa · Tadanobu Asano

Synopsis A Brand New Legend of the Stardust Brothers (2016) is a fresh and unique cult film that stands alone, neither a remake nor a continuation of its predecessor. The narrative unfolds in the near future, where the revitalized Stardust Brothers...

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Synopsis 2008mm (S) (2008) is a vibrant short film captured on 8mm film by the renowned Japanese filmmaker and animator Macoto Tezuka, son of the legendary Osamu Tezuka. Born in Tokyo in 1961, Macoto Tezuka initiated his filmmaking journey during his...

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Synopsis Silhouette (S) (2009) is a vibrant short film captured on 8mm by the talented Japanese filmmaker and animator Macoto Tezuka, who is the son of the renowned Osamu Tezuka. Born in Tokyo in 1961, Macoto Tezuka initiated his filmmaking journey...

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Cast Hiromi Yano · Hajime Imai · Yumi Saikawa · Yoshiaki Nishimura

Synopsis Moment (1981) follows Pocky, a charming yet accident-prone high school student who receives a chilling prediction from an I Ching that she will pass away within three days. Despite her apprehension, Pocky's friends are more concerned with matters of the...

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Synopsis Mind The Gap (S) (2021) is an innovative short film by Japanese director Macoto Tezuka, which has garnered significant attention by securing a nomination for the "East Asia Experimental Competition" at the prestigious Image Forum Festival 2021. This experimental piece...

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Cast Masatoshi Nagase · Reika Hashimoto

Synopsis Experimental Film (1999) is an avant-garde drama that delves into the essence of cinematic reproduction. It poses profound questions about existence and perception, using the motif of "experimental film" as its central theme. The narrative explores the intricate dynamics between...

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Cast Natsuko Yamamoto

Synopsis UNK (S) (1979) presents a tribute to Spielberg's "Close Encounters of the Unknown," where a young girl is abducted by an extraterrestrial spacecraft and taken to an alien metropolis. The narrative is abstract and lacks conventional dialogue, instead relying on...

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Cast Mitsutoshi Ishigami · Naoko Amihama · Masatô Ibu · Shigeru Mizuki

Synopsis Monster Heaven (1986) presents a collection of eerie horror stories centered around yokai, supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore. The film kicks off with an intriguing scenario where astronauts make an unexpected discovery on the lunar surface—a katana, a traditional Japanese...

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Synopsis OKUAGA (S) (2016) delves into the enigmatic essence of Okuaga through a fusion of electronic soundscapes and the dynamic movements of female dancers. This documentary showcases a unique regional revitalization project that brings together local performers and staff from Niigata....

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Cast Hajime Imai · Mika Kurosawa

Synopsis PRELUDE (S) (1988) is the inaugural installment in the Elements films series by Osamu Tezuka, symbolizing the element of "fire." This animated feature sets the stage for the subsequent films in the series, each of which explores a different fundamental...

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Cast Reika Hashimoto · Kaori Kawamura · Matsuoka Shunsuke · Jô Odagiri

Synopsis Black Kiss (2004) follows Asuka, an ambitious model who relocates to Tokyo to advance her career. She settles into a modest apartment with Kasumi, a friend of a friend. Their tranquility is disrupted when a gruesome murder takes place in...

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Synopsis Danielle et Miranda (S) (1996) is an animated short film featuring hand-drawn illustrations by Macoto Tezuka. The visuals from "NUMANITE" were meticulously arranged by the artist and transformed into this captivating piece.

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Synopsis MODEL (S) (1987) is an experimental animation film that employs a unique technique of using photographs and their duplicates. The film is characterized by its distinctive visual style, where the double image on the left and right sides of the...

Direction Macoto Tezuka

Cast Hajime Imai · Katsuhiko Nakagawa · Yutaka Sugita · Koji Kadota

Synopsis SPh (1983) is an avant-garde independent film that blends elements of science fiction, mystery, and contemporary art in a unique and captivating manner. The narrative revolves around the intriguing concept of fairies coexisting in modern urban environments. The film is...