"Beat" Takeshi Kitano is widely considered to be Japan's foremost media personality. In addition to his work in the film industry he is an active newspaper columnist, an author and poet, and a ubiquitous presence on Japanese television where he can ... Read Full Biography
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Chacun Son Cinema
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Outrage
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Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit
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Achilles and the Tortoise
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Zatoichi
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Glory to the Filmmaker!
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Arakimentari
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Takeshis'
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Battle Royale II
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Blood and Bones
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Dolls
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The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi
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Asakusa Kid
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Battle Royale
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Brother
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Tokyo Eyes
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Kikujiro
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Taboo
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A Scene At The Sea
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Gonin
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Kids Return
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Sonatine
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Hanabi
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Johnny Mnemonic
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
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| 2003 | Venice International Film Festival | Grand Jury Prize - Silver Lion | The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi | Won |
| 1998 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Foreign Film | Hanabi | Nominated |
| 1997 | Screen International | Five Continents Award | Hanabi | Won |
| 1997 | Venice International Film Festival | Golden Lion | Hanabi | Won |
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