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Takashi Yamazaki (山崎 貴, Yamazaki Takashi, born June 12, 1964) is a Japanese filmmaker and visual effects supervisor. Known for his blockbusters featuring advanced visual effects, Yamazaki is considered a leading figure in the Japanese film industry.
Takashi Yamazaki was born on 12 June 1964 in Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan. He is a producer and director, known for Godzilla Minus One (2023), The Fighter Pilot (2013) and Always: Sunset on Third Street (2005). He has been married to Shimako Sato since April 2012.
Dec 4, 2023 · Takashi Yamazaki talks about his new film Godzilla Minus One, a postwar story that explores the metaphor of Godzilla as a symbol of fear and trauma. He discusses his influences, themes, and how he wanted to create a Godzilla that is not just a monster but a spirit.
Dec 1, 2023 · Godzilla Minus One is a 2023 action adventure drama film directed by Takashi Yamazaki, based on the 1954 original Godzilla. It follows the story of a giant monster unleashed by the atomic bomb in post-war Japan, and the human characters who face its wrath.
Mar 11, 2024 · At the 2024 Oscars, Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki discussed the similarities between his film and best picture winner Oppenheimer.
Mar 11, 2024 · Takashi Yamazaki spoke to reporters after his film won the Oscar for best visual effects, the first for the “Godzilla” franchise in its 70-year history.
Feb 8, 2024 · The Japanese director, writer, and VFX supervisor talks about his triple role and his vision for the monster movie. He is the first director to be nominated for visual effects since Stanley Kubrick for '2001: A Space Odyssey'.
