Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Director
Occupations
Television producer, Composer, Lyricist, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Thursday)
Nationality
Citizenship
Japan
Languages
Japanese
Education
Yokohama National University, Sendai Daiichi High School
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Popularity
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Shunji Iwai is known for directing.
Born in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan (age 63).
2 awards including Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award.
Shunji Iwai has 14 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (14)
Kyrie
Director, Writer
Friends After 3.11
Director
Bandage
Producer, Writer
New York, I Love You
Director, Writer
The Kon Ichikawa Story
Director, Writer
All About Lily Chou-Chou
Director, Writer
Shiki-Jitsu
Film
April Story
Director, Writer, Composer
Swallowtail
Director, Writer
Picnic
Director, Writer
AWARDS (2)
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Nikkan Sports Film Award for Best Newcomer
1995
WON
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Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award
1994
WON
Biography
Shunji Iwai (岩井 俊二, Iwai Shunji, born 24 January 1963) is a Japanese film director, video artist, writer and documentary maker.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Shunji Iwai?
Shunji Iwai is 63 years old, born on .
Where was Shunji Iwai born?
Shunji Iwai was born in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan.
What movies or shows has Shunji Iwai been in?
Shunji Iwai has 14 credits in our database. Notable titles include Kyrie (2023), Friends After 3.11 (2011), Bandage (2010), New York, I Love You (2008), The Kon Ichikawa Story (2006).
What is Shunji Iwai known for?
Shunji Iwai is primarily known as a director. Shunji Iwai (岩井 俊二, Iwai Shunji, born 24 January 1963) is a Japanese film director, video artist, writer and documentary maker.
Where can I find more information about Shunji Iwai?
You can find more about Shunji Iwai on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
