Gisaburo SUGII
Gisaburo SUGII learned the basics of animation when working for Toei Animation in 1959. In 1961 he joined Mushi Production – led by the master of animation Osamu TEZUKA – and directed episodes of ASTRO BOY. His NIGHT ON THE GALACTIC RAILROAD, also based on a novel by Kenji MIYAZAWA, won the Noburo Ofuji Award at Mainichi Film Concours.
Films shown at Nippon Connection
The Life Of Budori Gusuko,
Japan 2012 (Director)
NC13
The Life Of Budori Gusuko,
Japan 2012 (Script)
NC13