
Person
Yoshio Miyajima
Camera · 1909–1998
Biography
Yoshio Miyajima (宮島義勇, Miyajima Yoshio; February 3, 1909 – February 21, 1998) was a Japanese cinematographer during the 20th century. The Man Called "Emperor" A self-proclaimed and widely acknowledged "activist" who sought to drive social change more than photography. Notable works include Harakiri, The Human Condition trilogy, and Kwaidan.
Known for

Harakiri
Director of Photography

Empire of Passion
Director of Photography

Kwaidan
Director of Photography

Before Dawn
Director of Photography

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
Director of Photography

Diary of Forsaken Love
Director of Photography

The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
Director of Photography

The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
Director of Photography

The Night of Martial Law
Director of Photography

The Fall of Ako Castle
Director of Photography
Filmography
- 1986Oretachi wa tetsuro ni ikiruDirector
- 1981Baian the AssassinDirector of Photography
- 1980The Night of Martial LawDirector of Photography
- 1978The Fall of Ako CastleDirector of Photography
- 1978Empire of PassionDirector of Photography
- 1974The Tattered BannerDirector of Photography
- 1970Banner of the YoungDirector of Photography
- 1970Ikari o utae!Director
- 1969Forward, Young People!Director of Photography
- 1968Young PeopleDirector of Photography
- 1965KwaidanDirector of Photography
- 1964CheollimaDirector
- 1962HarakiriDirector of Photography
- 1962Love Under the CrucifixDirector of Photography
- 1961The Weavers of NishijinDirector of Photography
- 1961The Human Condition III: A Soldier's PrayerDirector of Photography
- 1960A Woman’s Uphill SlopeDirector of Photography
- 1959The Human Condition II: Road to EternityDirector of Photography
- 1959Night of the SuspicionsDirector of Photography
- 1959Diary of Forsaken LoveDirector of Photography
- 1959The Human Condition I: No Greater LoveDirector of Photography
- 1958The Naked SunDirector of Photography
- 1958Beyond the Seasonal WindDirector of Photography
- 1958Firefly LightDirector of Photography
- 1957Harbor RatsDirector of Photography
- 1957StepbrothersDirector of Photography
- 1957Yellow CrowDirector of Photography
- 1956ActressDirector of Photography
- 1956Twice on a Certain NightDirector of Photography
- 1956Wedding DayDirector of Photography
- 1955The Beauty and the DragonDirector of Photography
- 1955If Indeed One LovesDirector of Photography
- 1955Women of GinzaDirector of Photography
- 1954Wakai hito-tachiDirector of Photography
- 1954Cape AshizuriDirector of Photography
- 1953Before DawnDirector of Photography
- 1953The Cannery BoatDirector of Photography
- 1953MurahachibuDirector of Photography
- 1952ViolenceDirector of Photography
- 1951Still I Live OnDirector of Photography
- 1949A Woman's LifeDirector of Photography
- 1947War and PeaceDirector of Photography
- 1944The Dawn of FreedomDirector of Photography
- 1941Story of LeadershipDirector of Photography
- 1940The Burning SkyDirector of Photography
- 1939Madam with a RibbonDirector of Photography
- 1939The TownDirector of Photography
- 1939Beautiful DepartureDirector of Photography
- 1938Family Diary Part IIDirector of Photography
- 1938Family Diary Part IDirector of Photography
- 1938Pastoral SymphonyDirector of Photography
- 1937Japanese Women's TextbookDirector of Photography
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