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My Take
Hiroshi Okuyama is the kind of filmmaker who makes you feel vaguely embarrassed about what you were doing at 22. His debut feature, Jesus — which he wrote, directed, shot, and edited himself while still a university student at Aoyama Gakuin — won the New Director Award at San Sebastian, making him the youngest director ever to take that prize. And the film isn't a student showcase; it's genuinely strange and tender, treating a child's imaginary Jesus with total sincerity. He then directed episodes of Kore-eda's Netflix series, which is a pretty credible stamp of approval from one of Japan's best living directors. His second feature, My Sunshine, landed in Un Certain Regard at Cannes 2024 — so this isn't a one-hit curiosity, it's a real trajectory. I'm watching this guy closely.
Overview
Hiroshi Okuyama is a Japanese film director born on January 1, 1996. He studied at Aoyama Gakuin University. He is active on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), though most personal details remain private.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hiroshi Okuyama
- Name (Japanese)
- 奥山大史
- Reading
- おくやま ひろし
- Born
- January 1, 1996 (age 30)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rat (ne)
- Origin
- Japan
- Occupation
- Film Director
2. Background
- University
- Aoyama Gakuin University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Hiroshi Okuyama born?
Born January 1, 1996 (age 30).
Where is Hiroshi Okuyama from?
Hiroshi Okuyama is from Japan.
What does Hiroshi Okuyama do?
Hiroshi Okuyama works as Film Director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.