Sabu, Japanese director, screenwriter, actor
Sabu is a pioneering Japanese director of the new generation, whose 1996 debut film “Dangan Runnerset” set the early stage of his directorial career. His works are rich in genres, full of dynamic narratives and absurd black humour, making him unique in the film industry.
His representative works “MONDAYS” (2000) won the Berlinale's FIPRESCI Prize, “Blessing Bell” (2002) won the Berlinale's Netpac Award; “Chasuke's Journey” (2015) and “Mr. Long” (2017) were shortlisted for the main competition of the Berlinale. Other works such as “Postman Blues” (1997), “Drive” (2002) and “Miss Zombie” (2013) have also won several international film awards.