Tsunekichi Shibata
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Biography
Tsunekichi Shibata was one of Japan's first filmmakers. He worked for the photographer Shirō Asano and the Konishi Camera shop, the first in Japan to import a motion picture camera. Along with Kanzo Shirai, he took the earliest films in Japan, mostly of geisha, Ginza, and selections of scenes from popular plays. His first exhibition was at the Tokyo Kabuki-za in 1899. After that he focused mainly on Kabuki plays.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Tsunekichi Shibata
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EDITION NO. 628Sadakichi Shimizu, the Armed Robber
•1899
10.0
Filmography
Production & Directing (16)
1967
When the Cookie CrumblesLighting Technician
7.0
1960
Dare yori mo kimi o aisuLighting Technician
1956
Bridge of JapanColor Designer
7.8
1956
Bridge of JapanLighting Technician
7.8
1900
Une place publique à TokyoCamera Operator
8.0
1899
10.0
1899
Maple Leaf ViewingDirector
5.9
1899
Maple Leaf ViewingCinematography
5.9
1899
Two People at Dojo templeDirector
7.0
1898
Une avenue à TokyoCamera Operator
8.0
1898
Station du chemin de fer de TokyoCamera Operator
4.5
1898
Une rue à Tokyo, [II]Camera Operator
10.0
1898
Une rue à Tokyo, [II]Director
10.0
1898
Une avenue à TokyoDirector
8.0
1898
4.5
1898
Une rue à Tokyo, [I]Director