Koji Wakamatsu Dead at 76

76 year-old legendary Japanese new wave director Koji Wakamatsu passed away on Wedensday, October 17, after being hit by a Taxi last Friday. Just two weeks ago Wakamatsu was named Asian Filmmaker of the Year at the Busan Film Festival in South Korea. His latest film, The Millennial Rapture, premiered at the Venice International Film Festival last month. Wakamatsu began his filmmaking career with acclaimed, provocative pinku films including Go Go Second Time Virgin (1969) and Ecstasy of the Angels (1972). In more recent years Wakamatsu turned to making eclectic, critically acclaimed dramatic films. The director helmed over 100 films during his career.

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