2010Winner
Best Director
Confessions
Shôichi Atô
Director
Japan
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2004Nominee
Best Director
Kamikaze Girls
2014Nominee
Best Director
Parasyte: Part 1
Career Highlights
2006Highlight
Best Director
Memories of Matsuko
2014Highlight
Best Director
The World of Kanako