Takashi Koizumi

Takashi Koizumi (小泉堯史 Koizumi Takashi) (born November 6, 1944, in Mito) is a Japanese film director. After graduating from Waseda University, he served as an assistant director for Akira Kurosawa for many years.

Nominations

 * AFI Fest 1999:
 * Grand Jury Prize for After the Rain
 * Award of the Japanese Academy 2001:
 * Best Director for After the Rain
 * Award of the Japanese Academy 2003:
 * Best Director for Letters from the Mountains
 * Best Screenplay for Letters from the Mountains

Won

 * Venice International Film Festival 1999:
 * CinemAwenire Award in Best Film on the Relationship of Man-Nature for After the Rain
 * São Paulo International Film Festival 1999:
 * Mostra Special Award for After the Rain
 * Portland International Film Festival 2001:
 * Audience Award for Best First Film: After the Rain
 * 27th Fajr International Film Festival 2009 (Eastern Vista section):
 * Best Screenplay for Best Wishes for Tomorrow