Utako Koguchi
- Known for
- Directing
- Birthplace
- Tokyo, Japan
Born in Tokyo. Studied theater in the School of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Waseda University, and began making 8mm films. Has worked as a dance instructor, editor, film publicist, film crew member, and art school assistant, and develops visual art performances and sessions that transcend genres. Major works include The Rain (selected for the 1982 Pia FilmFestival), O-de-ka-ke Diary (Grand Prize at the 1989 Image ForumFestival), The Sleeping Flower (Special Jury Prize at the 1991 Image ForumFestival), and A Dandelion (Rosaceae) (1990 Ebiten golden director). Active in nurturing young talent as coordinator of arts events and workshops, and teaches at universities including Musashino Art University, Tama Art University, and at the Art and Architecture School of Waseda University.
Filmography
Utako Koguchi's "Petit-Cam" Diary 1994
Director
O-DE-KA-KE Diary Part 2 - The Home of Grass 1993
as Self (uncredited), Director
The Sleeping Flower 1991
as Self (uncredited), Director
A Dandelion, Rosaceae 1990
as (uncredited), Director
O-DE-KA-KE Diary 1989
as (uncredited), Director, Director of Photography
Axolotl Wooper Looper’s Lair 1987
Director
A Melancholy Girl 1982
Director
Etude of Szerny and Burgüller 1982
Director
The Rain 1981
Director
Lost Way 2011
Actor
At the Sea 1995
Music
Metaphorical Hands 1990
Director of Photography
Credits from TMDB.