Shizuka Fujii

Movies

Here Because of You
Director of Photography
An uplifting drama about the bond between a group of high school seniors and their kind-hearted teacher, Mr. Yabuki. Faced with the rigors of growing up in modern times, students often look to Mr. Yabuki for advice and guidance. But when Mr. Yabuki’s career is threatened as a result of a false accusation from the school’s PTA, the students band together to stand up for their beloved teacher and help him to save his good reputation and job.
The Yagyu Military Art: The One-Eyed Ninja
Director of Photography
The famed ninja Yagyu Jubei fights to suppress a coup d’etat plotted against Tokugawa Shogunate.
Life of Hishakaku 2
Director of Photography
Upon his release from the prison, Hishakaku joins the Kikkyo family who is struggling to regain their turf from their rival, Domoto family. To reciprocate the kindness of the Kikkyos, Hishakaku heads to meet the leader of Domoto, Osumi, and finds himself emotionally involved with her.
Life of Hishakaku
Director of Photography
After eloping with a prostitute named Otoyo, Hishakaku takes refuge in the Kogane family’s turf. Indebted to Boss Kogane for his kindness, Hishakaku swears to dedicate himself to protect the Koganes in time of crisis. Hishakaku’s humble life comes to a sudden halt when the Kogane family becomes involved in a fatal feud with their rival, and Hishakaku’s services are called upon.
The Ambitious Youth
Director of Photography
As descendent of famed fishmonger Isshin Tasuke, young feisty Ishii Tasuke uses his talent to flourish his employer’s food business.
The Escape
Director of Photography
Film about the 2-26 Incident.
Tale of a Company Boss 3
Director of Photography
A story about the nature of office workers today.
Officer Morgan and a Man of Mystery
Director of Photography
Detective Morgan and the Japanese police cooperate to unveil the truth of the mysterious death of Morgan’s friend in Arizona.
The Prickly Mouthed Geisha, Part 4
Director of Photography
A comedy of a high-spirited geisha, Koharu, who is at risk of being trapped in a conspiracy to take over a lucrative diamond mine business.
Invasion of the Neptune Men
Director of Photography
Clumsy invaders from Neptune are thwarted by hero Space Chief and a nondescript group of microshort-wearing Japanese kids.
Four Hours of Terror
Director of Photography
Airline captain saves passengers from a brutal murderer on a plane during four hours of terror.
The Happy Family
Director of Photography
Japanese family drama.
Points and Lines
Director of Photography
Based on Matsumoto Seicho's classic mystery novel of the same name, the story centers around a group of detectives who are determined to find the truth behind an apparent double suicide.
The Boy Detectives Club – The No-Headed Man
Director of Photography
Eighth film in the Boy Detectives Club series.
The Boy Detectives Club – The Invisible Fiend
Director of Photography
Seventh film in the Boy Detectives Club series.
No Advice Taken
Director of Photography
A comical love story between two college students — Hitomi, a strong-willed girl, and Shogo, a handsome, earnest and poverty stricken man.
The Eleventh Hour
Director of Photography
Based on a 1956 television feature on Japan’s national network, NHK, this is one of Uchida’s rarest films. A socially conscious drama with a contemporary backdrop, Dotanba focuses on the attempts to rescue a group of trapped miners. The title is a figure of speech — (essentially “last minute” or “eleventh hour”) — that refers to a situation of peril. The film boasts a script co-written by Uchida and Akira Kurosawa’s frequent screenwriter, Shinobu Hashimoto, and stars Kurosawa’s frequent star Takashi Shimura.
Murder on The Last Train
Director of Photography
One of the earliest Japanese cop films following a mysterious killing on the last train to Mitaka, Tokyo.
Hiroba no kōdoku
Director of Photography
Based on the novel by Yoshie Hotta
I Was a Prisoner in Siberia
Director of Photography
Senka o koete
Director of Photography