Tsunekichi Shibata

Known for: Camera
Born: January 1, 1850
Died: January 1, 1929

Tsunekichi Shibata was one of Japan's first filmmakers. He worked for the photographer Shirō Asano and the Konishi Camera shop, the first in Japan to import a motion picture camera. Along with Kanzo Shirai, he took the earliest films in Japan, mostly of geisha, Ginza, and selections of scenes from popular plays. His first exhibition was at the Tokyo Kabuki-za in 1899. After that he focused mainly on Kabuki plays.

Filmography

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When the Cookie Crumbles 1967
Lighting Technician
Dare yori mo kimi o aisu 1960
Lighting Technician
Bridge of Japan 1956
Lighting Technician, Color Designer
Une place publique à Tokyo
Une place publique à Tokyo 1900
Camera Operator
Sadakichi Shimizu, the Armed Robber
Sadakichi Shimizu, the Armed Robber 1899
Director
Maple Leaf Viewing
Maple Leaf Viewing 1899
Director, Cinematography
Two People at Dojo temple
Two People at Dojo temple 1899
Director
Station du chemin de fer de Tokyo 1898
Camera Operator, Director
Une avenue à Tokyo 1898
Camera Operator, Director
Une rue à Tokyo, [II] 1898
Camera Operator, Director
Une rue à Tokyo, [I] 1898
Director

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