| Intro | Japanese cinematographer | ||
| Was |
Cinematographer Film crew member Camera operator |
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| From | Japan | ||
| Type | Film, TV, Stage & Radio | ||
| Gender | male | ||
| Birth | 3 February 1909, Nagano Prefecture, Japan | ||
| Death |
21 February 1998 (aged 89 years) |
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| Star sign | Aquarius | ||
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Yoshio Miyajima (宮島義勇, Miyajima Yoshio, February 3, 1909 – February 21, 1998) was a Japanese cinematographer during the 20th century. Notable works include Harakiri, The Human Condition trilogy, and Kwaidan.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Group | Award | Result | Film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Mainichi Film Award | Best Cinematography | Won |
Before Dawn (1953) Kanikosen (1953) |
| 1960 | Mainichi Film Award | Best Cinematography | Won |
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love (1959) The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity (1959) |
| 1962 | Mainichi Film Award | Best Cinematography | Won | The Human Condition III: A Soldier’s Prayer (1961) |
| 1966 | Mainichi Film Award | Best Cinematography | Won | Kwaidan (1964) |
| 1979 | Japanese Academy Prize | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
Empire of Passion (1978) The Fall of Ako Castle (1978) |
| 1999 | Mainichi Film Award | Special Award | Won | For his work |