Kazuo Miyagawa (宮川 一夫 Miyagawa Kazuo?, February 25, 1908—August 7, 1999) is generally recognized as having been one of the finest Japanese cinematographers.[1]
Miyagawa is best known for his tracking shots, particularly those in Rashomon, one of his three collaborations with preeminent filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. He also worked on films by Kenji Mizoguchi, Yasujiro Ozu, and Kon Ichikawa to great effect.
Filmography[]
- The Woman in the Rumor (噂の女 Uwasa no onna) (1954)
- Yojimbo
References[]
- ↑ Bergen, Ronald. "Kazuo Miyagawa: The innovative Japanese cinematographer whose reputation was made by Rashomon," Guardian (Manchester). August 20, 1999.
External links[]
- Kazuo Miyagawa at the Internet Movie Database
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