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Hiroshi Shimizu

Director

Hiroshi Shimizu

Directing
1933 — 1948 · 6 films
Lived
28 March 1903 — d. 1966
From
Shizuoka, Japan

Hiroshi Shimizu ( March 28, 1903 – June 23, 1966) was a Japanese film director, known for his silent films with detailed depictions of Japanese society. He was born in Shizuoka and attended the Shochiku studio in Tokyo where he began making films in 1924, at the age of just 21. A friend and colleague of Yasujiro Ozu, he is believed to have directed at least 166 films during his career. He died of a heart attack on June 23, 1966, at the age of 63.

Career Signature

How Hiroshi Shimizu’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they directed.