Osamu Kitayama
Biography
Osamu Kitayama (born June 19, 1946) is a Japanese psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, lyricist, and singer. He is a professor emeritus at Kyushu University and Hakuo University, and serves as president of Hakuo University. His areas of expertise include clinical psychiatry and psychoanalysis. He is a former president of the Japanese Psychoanalytic Society.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 1968, 2h 15m • as Chu-noppo 'the small one'
Three students spend their holidays at the seaside where they are mistaken for Koreans, a minority which is looked down on in Japan. The action develops into a crime story.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self
This documentary follows the path of musician Kazuhiko Kato, who has created many masterpieces that remain in the history of Japanese pop music. Kazuhiko Kato, affectionately known as "Tonovan," influenced many people with his musicality that was ahead of its time, such as "The Folk Crusaders" and "Sadistic Mika Band." The documentary introduces the behind-the-scenes story of the formation of The Folk Crusaders, who created Japan's first million-selling hit, rare footage of the Sadistic Mika Band's overseas performances and recording scenes as they made their way around the world, and hidden anecdotes about the "Europe Trilogy," which is said to be a monumental work of Japanese pop music. In addition, a new recording of the timeless classic "Ano Subarashii Ai wo Mouichido" is made, and the song's evolution by musicians of various genres is shown. The film was planned, directed, and produced by Yumi Aihara, who also worked on "SUKITA: A Moment Carved by Artists."
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.