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Lee Sang-il

Japanese filmmaker

  • Fame58.5
  • Momentum10.0
  • Wikipedia58.9K
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  • Age
    52
    Born 1974
  • Known for
    Tazza: The Hidden Card
    2014
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Updated 2026-07-17

Sang-il Lee is a film director based in Japan. He is a third-generation Zainichi Korean born in Niigata and raised in Yokohama, Japan. His films often explore human conflict and societal issues. He has received multiple awards at the Japan Academy Film Prize, including Picture of the Year and Director of the Year.

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Momentum10.0
Historical15.0
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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