Directing

Tazuko Sakane

1904 · Kyōto, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan

13 films

Bio

Japan's first female director. Was mentored by director Kenji Mizoguchi and worked as assistant director and editor for several of his films.

Filmography

Sisters of the Gion

Editor

Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director

Self

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

Assistant Director

The Straits of Love and Hate

Editor

Osaka Elegy

Editor

Women of the Night

Editor

Poppy

Assistant Director

The Water Magician

Editor

The Love of the Actress Sumako

Editor

New Clothing

Director

Mistress of a Foreigner

Assistant Director

Brides of the Frontier

Writer