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CameraShôichi Atô
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Biography
In 1998, Masakazu Ato marked his debut as a cinematographer with Tetsuya Nakajima's Happy Go Lucky Ever since, he has remained a constant presence in Nakajima's cinematic works. He achieved the honor of winning the Japan Academy Award for Best Cinematography three times. Notably, Paco and the Magical Book and Confessions were jointly recognized, sharing the award with Atsushi Ozawa.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Shôichi Atô
Confessions
2010
Filmography
Production & Directing (16)
2020
AI AmokDirector of Photography
7.1
2018
Sunny: Our Hearts Beat TogetherDirector of Photography
6.9
2016
If Cats Disappeared from the WorldDirector of Photography
6.8
2015
Parasyte: Part 2Director of Photography
7.0
2014
Parasyte: Part 1Director of Photography
7.0
2014
The World of KanakoDirector of Photography
6.4
2010
ConfessionsDirector of Photography
7.6
2009
The Wonderful World of Captain KuhioDirector of Photography
5.8
2009
DumbeastDirector of Photography
7.5
2008
Paco and the Magical BookDirector of Photography
6.9
2007
Funuke: Show Some Love, You Losers!Director of Photography
6.8
2006
Memories of MatsukoDirector of Photography
7.8
2004
Kamikaze GirlsDirector of Photography
7.1
2002
tokyo.soraDirector of Photography
7.6
1998
Beautiful SundayDirector of Photography
7.6
1997
Happy-Go-LuckyDirector of Photography
7.4