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Tetsuya Nakashima

Directing Born Sep 2, 1959 Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan 31 credits
31
Total Credits
1981–2026
46 Years Career Span
9
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Biography

Tetsuya Nakashima is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He was born in Fukuoka, Japan. Nakashima's known credits include directing 20 films. He is known for his unique visual style and emotional storytelling. Nakashima's notable films include Confessions, Kiraware Matsuko no isshô, and Kamikaze Girls. He has been recognized for his work, including winning awards at the Japanese Academy Awards for Best Picture, Director of the Year, and Screenplay of the Year for Confessions. Nakashima's birthday is September 2, 1959, and he was born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

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Career

Career overview

Tetsuya Nakashima is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He was born in Fukuoka and attended high school in Chikushino. Nakashima's career in directing began in the 1980s. He is known for his unique visual style and emotional storytelling.

Nakashima's notable films include Confessions, Kiraware Matsuko no isshô, and Kamikaze Girls. Confessions was awarded Best Picture at the Japanese Academy Awards, where Nakashima was also awarded Director of the Year and Screenplay of the Year. This achievement highlights Nakashima's skill and recognition within the Japanese film industry.

Throughout his career, Nakashima has directed numerous films, with a total of 20 known credits. His work has been recognized in Japan, and he continues to contribute to the world of film with his distinctive style and storytelling.

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Career timeline

The Brightest Sun · DirectorThe Brightest Sun · Screenplay
It Comes · DirectorIt Comes · Screenplay
The World of Kanako · DirectorThe World of Kanako · ScreenplayI Am Searching For Myself
Confessions · DirectorConfessions · ScreenplayFlarella · Director
Lalapipo · Screenplay
Paco and the Magical Book · DirectorPaco and the Magical Book · Screenplay
Memories of Matsuko · DirectorMemories of Matsuko · Screenplay
Kamikaze Girls · DirectorKamikaze Girls · ScreenplayThe Birth of Unicorn Ryuji · Director
The Private Detective Mike · DirectorThe Private Detective Mike · Writer
Smap Short Films · DirectorRolling Bomber Special · DirectorRolling Bomber Special · Writer
Beautiful Sunday · DirectorBeautiful Sunday · Writer
Happy-Go-Lucky · DirectorHappy-Go-Lucky · Writer
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen · Director
Bakayaro! I'm Plenty Mad · Director
菩薩の仮想Forget The Letter · Director

Full Filmography

31 titles
  • The Brightest Sun (2026) Director
  • The Brightest Sun (2026) Screenplay
  • It Comes (2018) Director
  • It Comes (2018) Screenplay
  • The World of Kanako (2014) Director
  • The World of Kanako (2014) Screenplay
  • I Am Searching For Myself (2014)
  • Confessions (2010) Director
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  • Confessions (2010) Screenplay
  • Flarella (2010) Director
  • Lalapipo (2009) Screenplay
  • Paco and the Magical Book (2008) Director
  • Paco and the Magical Book (2008) Screenplay
  • Memories of Matsuko (2006) Director
  • Memories of Matsuko (2006) Screenplay
  • Kamikaze Girls (2004) Director
  • Kamikaze Girls (2004) Screenplay
  • The Birth of Unicorn Ryuji (2004) Director
  • The Private Detective Mike (2002) Director
  • The Private Detective Mike (2002) Writer
  • Smap Short Films (2001) Director
  • Rolling Bomber Special (2001) Director
  • Rolling Bomber Special (2001) Writer
  • Beautiful Sunday (1998) Director
  • Beautiful Sunday (1998) Writer
  • Happy-Go-Lucky (1997) Director
  • Happy-Go-Lucky (1997) Writer
  • Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990) Director
  • Bakayaro! I'm Plenty Mad (1988) Director
  • 菩薩の仮想 (1981)
  • Forget The Letter (1981) Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Tetsuya Nakashima best known for?

Tetsuya Nakashima is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Brightest Sun (2026), The Brightest Sun (2026), Confessions (2010), Confessions (2010).

When and where was Tetsuya Nakashima born?

Tetsuya Nakashima was born on September 2, 1959 in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

How many credits does Tetsuya Nakashima have?

Tetsuya Nakashima has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.

What is Tetsuya Nakashima's background in cinema and television?

Tetsuya Nakashima is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He was born in Fukuoka, Japan. Nakashima's known credits include directing 20 films. He is known for his unique visual style and emotional storytelling. Nakashima's notable films include Confessions, Kiraware Matsuko no isshô, and Kamikaze Girls. He has be...

Tetsuya Nakashima by the numbers

31credits
28films
3TV series
1981–2026active years

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