Isao Yamada
Yamada Isao was born in Hokkaido, 1952. He joined an experimental theatrical troupe “Tenjo Sajiki” of Terayama. He took charge of art and costume designs in Terayama’s movies. His first film “Subaru no Yoru” (Night on Pleiades) (1977) won a prize at Off-theater Film Festival (later the name changed to Pia Film Festival). Until now, he has made over 100 movies, mainly 8mm films. With motifs of the borderline between reality and dream, he draws pictorial world of nostalgia. The images with his unique world view have attracted critics worldwide, and some of his works are archived in foreign art museums and universities. He is also a cartoonist and book designer.
Acting
Crew
Movie
Pastoral: To Die in the Country
Art Department Assistant
1974
Movie
Grass Labyrinth
Production Design
1979
Movie
Boxer
Art Department Assistant
1977
Movie
The Soul Odyssey
Director
2003
Movie
I've Heard the Ammonite Murmur
Director
1992
Movie
Lynx Reel
Director
1987
Movie
Crystal
Director
1988
Movie
A Star and a Propeller
Director
2000
Movie
Crystal☆Rehearsal
Director
1988
Movie
Flamme
Director
1989
Movie
Reflection
Director
2014
Movie
Chrysanthemum Inspiration
Screenplay
2005