Kei ISHIKAWA
石川慶
Kei ISHIKAWA, born in Aichi Prefecture in 1977, studied physics at Tohoku University and went on to study film directing at the Łódź Film School in Poland. He initially directed TV documentaries and short films. His feature film debut, GUKOROKU – TRACES OF SIN (2016 / NC ’17), celebrated its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. His mystery drama A MAN (2022) received eight awards at the 46th Japan Academy Film Prize, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Films shown at Nippon Connection
A Pale View of Hills,
Japan, UK, Poland 2025 (Director)
NC26
A Pale View of Hills,
Japan, UK, Poland 2025 (Script)
NC26
Gukoroku - Traces Of Sin,
Japan 2016 (Director)
NC17
Guest at Nippon Connection
Gukoroku - Traces Of Sin, NC17
A Pale View of Hills, NC26