Setsu Asakura

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Setsu Asakura

Art July 16, 1922

Yanaka, Tokyo, Japan

Setsu Asakura (1922 – March 27, 2014) was a Japanese painter, filmmaker and set designer. Asakura was also known for her movies. These movies deal with topics such as fantasy and…

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Setsu Asakura (1922 – March 27, 2014) was a Japanese painter, filmmaker and set designer. Asakura was also known for her movies. These movies deal with topics such as fantasy and drama. Asakura won the Belgian Salon du Printemps award in 1948. The Centennial Retrospective of her work at the Museum of Modern Art, Hayama, included 200 paintings and artwork, especially for children's picture books, fashion designs for models, and stage designed drawings.

Filmography

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  1. 2010
    ANPO: Art X War

    Movie Self

  2. 1999
    Owls' Castle

    Movie Costume Design

  3. 1995
    Sharaku

    Movie Costume Design

  4. 1994
    Die Frau ohne Schatten

    Movie Set Designer

  5. 1992
  6. 1990
    Getting Old without Anxiety

    Movie Production Design

  7. 1989
    The Dancer

    Movie Art Direction

  8. 1988
    Crane

    Movie Production Design

  9. 1985
    Watashi no Seishun Note

    TV show Self

  10. 1985
    Allusion: Reincarnation Story

    Movie Costume Design

  11. 1981
    Island of the Evil Spirits

    Movie Art Direction

  12. 1981
    The Moon Mask Rider

    Movie Costume Design

  13. 1980
    The S.S. Happiness Sets Sail

    Movie Production Design

  14. 1979
    Demon Pond

    Movie Art Direction

  15. 1975
    Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees

    Movie Art Direction

  16. 1971
    Confessions Among Actresses

    Movie Art Direction

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  1. 1971
    Demons

    Movie Art Direction

  2. 1969
    Funeral Parade of Roses

    Movie Art Direction

  3. 1967
    O Luna, My Pony!

    Movie Art Direction