Information AboutRyuhei Kitamura |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT RYUHEI KITAMURA | |
| 1969 births | |
| kitamura, ryuhei | |
| living people | |
| japanese film directors | |
| people from osaka prefecture | |
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Kitamura's films are known for their extensive mythology, impressive Sword fighting and Martial Arts , and over-the-top action sequences. Born in Osaka , Japan , Kitamura quit High School and went to the School of Visual Arts in Australia at age 17. His first film was the short ''Exit'', which he made as his graduation piece at age 19. After graduating, he returned to Japan to establish Napalm Films, his independent film production studio. While his films ''Down to Hell'' and ''Heat After Dark'' were successful in film festivals, Kitamura's rise to international fame came from '' Versus ''. Kitamura went on to direct several movies, including adaptations of the '', the GameCube remake of the classic PlayStation Stealth Game '' Metal Gear Solid ''. Kitamura's latest film, '''' had its premiere in Hollywood. His future plans include a sequel to ''Versus'' as well as preparation for Hollywood . FILMOGRAPHY (AS DIRECTOR)
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