Sion Sono
Prior to becoming a filmmaker, Sono made his debut as a poet at the young age
of 17. He began making 8mm films when he enrolled University in Tokyo. In 1990,
Sono wrote, directed, and starred in a 16mm film"Bicycle Sighs," and
the film toured the festival circuit for 2 years, played at over 30 venues in
Europe and Asia. Since then, "Room" won the Special Jury Prize at the
Sundance Film Festival, and "Suicide Club" won the Audience Prize at
2003 FanTasia Festival in Canada. Sono also staged a controversial, guerrilla
performance art project called Tokyo GAGAGA, which generated a buzz in Japan.
Sono's diverse talents mesmerize fans all over the world.
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