Hiroshi Shimizu
Director

Hiroshi Shimizu Net Worth

Hiroshi Shimizu was a Japanese silent film director born on March 28, 1903. He is best known for his 1948 silent neo-realist film Children of the Beehive and its 1951 sequel Children of the Beehive: What Happened Next. His films often focused on the themes of maternal self-sacrifice and the struggles of womanhood.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 28, 1903
Birth Place Japan
Age 117 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 23, 1966 (age 63)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $7 Million (2024)

About

Silent film Director of the 1948 silent neo-realist film Children of the Beehive and its 1951 sequel Children of the Beehive: What Happened Next. His films often explored the themes of maternal self-sacrifice and the burdens of womanhood.

Before Fame

He studied at Hokkaido Unviersity but did not graduate.

Trivia

He utilized on-location shooting, non-professional actors, and realistic narratives to create a modern portrait of Japanese life.

Family Life

He married Kinuyo Tanaka in 1927. They divorced in 1929.

Associated With

The Criterion Collection released a box set of four of his films in 2009. They have also re-released films by Director Akira Kurosawa.

Some Hiroshi Shimizu images

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