ぜぜ たかひさ
Zeze Takahisa
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto University | Faculty of Letters | Philosophy | — | — | Japan |
| Oita Prefectural Takada High School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | FIPRESCI Prize (International Federation of Film Critics) | Heaven's Story | — | Berlin International Film Festival | winner |
| 2011 | Best Asian Film (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) | Heaven's Story | — | Berlin International Film Festival | winner |
| 2017 | Excellence in Directing | 64 (Rokuyon) Parts 1 & 2 | — | Japan Academy Prize | winner |
| 2022 | Excellence in Directing | To Those Who Were Not Protected | — | Japan Academy Prize | winner |
| 2022 | Excellence in Screenplay | To Those Who Were Not Protected | — | Japan Academy Prize | winner |
| 2019 | Japan Film Directors Award | Kiku to Gyorochin / Tomozai | — | Kinema Junpo Best Ten | winner |
| 2019 | Best Director | Kiku to Gyorochin / Tomozai | — | Yokohama Film Festival | winner |
| 2011 | Art Encouragement Prize by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology | Heaven's Story | — | Government of Japan (MEXT) | winner |
| 2011 | Best Film | Heaven's Story | — | Takasaki Film Festival | winner |
A long-form drama interweaving multiple characters' lives; with a running time of about 4 hours 38 minutes, it examines regional life, family and cycles of violence.
An entertainment-driven film involving rock musicians and vampire-like elements.
A social-political pandemic thriller depicting the spread of infectious disease and those combating it.
A crime drama adapted from a novel, focusing on police and characters confronting past cases.
A suspense drama that focuses on victims and societal weak points, questioning the justice system and institutions.
A historical drama depicting social movements and individual passions in the Taisho/Showa eras.
A moving film adaptation of a true story about a couple battling a serious illness.
A film adaptation inspired by a song by Miyuki Nakajima, exploring human relationships.
From roots in pink cinema to mainstream film, he is recognized for long-form ensemble works and films addressing social issues. He has won awards at international festivals and major domestic ceremonies, and is regarded as an important contemporary Japanese director.