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Born September 2, 1959 · Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Tetsuya Nakashima is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He was born in Fukuoka, attending high school in Chikushino. His 2010 film Confessions was awarded Best Picture at the Japanese Academy Awards, where Nakashima was also awarded Director of the Year and Screenplay of the Year.

The Brightest Sun
2026

It Comes
2018

The World of Kanako
2014

Flarella
2010

Confessions
2010

Paco and the Magical Book
2008

Memories of Matsuko
2006

The Birth of Unicorn Ryuji
2004

Kamikaze Girls
2004

Rolling Bomber Special
2001

Smap Short Films
2001

Beautiful Sunday
1998

Happy-Go-Lucky
1997

Bakayaro! I'm Plenty Mad
1988
Forget The Letter
1981