Tazuko Sakane
An image from The Straits of Love and Hate, one of the productions that also features Tazuko Sakane.
Tazuko Sakane

Tazuko Sakane

December 7, 1904 — Kyōto, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan

Japan's first female director. Was mentored by director Kenji Mizoguchi and worked as assistant director and editor for several of his films.

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

1939

Sisters of the Gion

Sisters of the Gion

1936

Osaka Elegy

Osaka Elegy

1936

Women of the Night

Women of the Night

1948

The Water Magician

The Water Magician

1933

The Straits of Love and Hate

The Straits of Love and Hate

1937

The Love of the Actress Sumako

The Love of the Actress Sumako

1947

Mistress of a Foreigner

1930