Masaki Iwana

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Masaki Iwana

Died November 11, 2020

Masaki Iwana (born c. February 1945 - Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. Also a noted Butoh dancer. Iwana has presented his performances and workshops continuously – and has created works built on his sharpened aesthetic in more than 100 cities and 40 countries around the world. Iwana represents the institute for the research of Butoh – La Maison du Butoh Blanc, based in…

Known For

CHARLOTTE-SusabiCHARLOTTE-Susabi · 2018
CHARLOTTE-Susabi
2018
Movie
A surrealistic drama in which Japanese artist Kamimura, disillusioned by the world and himself, combats and connects with the world before him – as he moves freely among reality, memory and fantasy through the three women who are involved with him.
Princess BetrayalPrincess Betrayal · 2013
Princess Betrayal
2013
Movie
A veteran actress, writer and essayist "T" (86 years old) becomes a recipient of the Medal of Honor of the Order of the Rising Sun. She receives several interviews to be aired in a special TV broadcast dedicated to her. She is also requested to be an editorial supervisor for a mid-length film called Princess Betrayal, which they will air during the broadcast, as its main character was modeled after "T." At an interview, she is handed a DVD of this film, yet on her return home, she throws it down onto the train tracks, feeling disgust for the film which was created based on what she has recounted in her essay about her experiences during the war.
A Summer FamilyA Summer Family · 2010
A Summer Family
2010
MovieDrama
A Japanese dancer who lives in the French countryside in a commune with two women. When his daughter and wife arrive from Tokyo to spend the summer there, something strange seems to happen.
Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Blue FortressHimitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Blue Fortress · 1975
Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Blue Fortress
10.01975
MovieScience FictionAction
A mission to take down a Black Cross fortress becomes hampered when a Masked Monster, under the direction of a returned general, takes Variblune from Shinmei for their usage. This is a theatrical version of episode 15 of the Himitsu Sentai Gorenger television series.
Vermilion SoulsVermilion Souls · 2007
Vermilion Souls
5.22007
MovieDrama
Set in Tokyo 7 years after WWII, a 9 year old boy wanders into a strange mansion. Confined inside are four adults suffering from an incurable disease, which prevents them from having exposure to the sun.
Who Stands Risks the LightningWho Stands Risks the Lightning
Who Stands Risks the Lightning
Movie
A pair of Butoh dancers perform simultaneously in an empty room.
Himitsu Sentai GorengerHimitsu Sentai Gorenger · 1975
Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
8.31975
SeriesAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
A powerful terrorist organization known as the Black Cross Army threatens to destroy the Earth, with only the defense organization EAGLE (EArth Guard LEague) able to oppose them. In retaliation, Black Cross Army destroys multiple EAGLE headquarters across Japan, killing all but five people. Now, these five remaining EAGLE members are called to form a secret, powerful team known as Gorenger, the only force left that has a chance to stop the Black Cross Army and their evil leader, Black Cross Führer.
InazumanInazuman · 1973
Inazuman
9.01973
SeriesAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
Ban Daisuke of Kikaida fame takes the lead role in this classic series pitting a college student against the hostile forces of the Neo-Human Empire. Unique among live action tokusatsu shows, this innovative series features the extraordinary double henshin transformation, the Raijingo supercar, and psionic (psychic) abilities. Watari Goro (Ban) clashes with Emperor Bamba's grotesque corps of mutant monsters, and exclaims, "Summon Supreme Power” (Choriki Shorai!) to initiate his final transformation into Inazuman.

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