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The Hotel Venus
''The Hotel Venus'' ( ko, 호텔 금성, ja, ホテル ビーナス) is a 2004 Korean-language Japanese drama film directed by Hideta Takahata. It was released on March 6, 2004 in Tokyo, Japan, and in South Korea on September 10, 2004. At the Cannes Film Market in France it was released May 14, 2004. Synopsis In a strange world there is a secret hotel behind a shabby diner called the Venus Café, harbouring some unusual people where compelling secrets lie in each resident's heart—torturing secrets that have broken their emotional boundaries in the past. In this bittersweet, heart-wrenching story, there is a man by the name of Chonan ( Tsuyoshi Kusanagi) who lives in the attic and works as a waiter or handyman at the hotel. Room 1 is shared by two residents: an alcoholic doctor named Doctor ( Teruyuki Kagawa), and Wife (Miki Nakatani), who used to be a nurse but now works as a hostess living in the hope of Doctor's recuperation. In Room 3 lives a bubbly girl by the name of Soda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hideta Takahata
is a Japanese athlete. He competed in the men's javelin throw at the 1964 Summer Olympics The , officially the and commonly known as Tokyo 1964 ( ja, 東京1964), were an international multi-sport event held from 10 to 24 October 1964 in Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo had been awarded the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this ho .... References 1938 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1964 Summer Olympics Japanese male javelin throwers Olympic athletes for Japan Place of birth missing (living people) Asian Games medalists in athletics (track and field) Asian Games bronze medalists for Japan Athletes (track and field) at the 1962 Asian Games Medalists at the 1962 Asian Games 20th-century Japanese people {{Japan-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masachika Ichimura
is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He was born in Kawagoe, Saitama and studied at the Theater Art College in Tokyo after graduating high school. He is best known to anime fans as the voice of Mewtwo. Ichimura is also the ex-husband of actress and singer Ryoko Shinohara. Career In 1973, he made his debut as an actor with ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' and became one of top actors of Shiki Theatre Company since then. He appeared in various musical plays as ''West Side Story'', '' Equus'', ''Cats'', '' Evita'' and ''The Phantom of the Opera''. Besides he played the role of Shylock of ''The Merchant of Venice''. In 1990, he left the company and now signs up for Horipro. In 2013, he played the role of Tokugawa Ieyasu in "Anjin: The Shogun and The English Samurai" in London. In 2014, he cancelled the performance in ''Miss Saigon'' because of initial stomach cancer but in November of the year, he finished the treatment and returned to the theatre industry. Personal life He married Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 Films
2004 in film is an overview of events, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies, festivals, a list of country-specific lists of films released, notable deaths and film debuts. ''Shrek 2'' was the year's top-grossing film, and '' Million Dollar Baby'' won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Evaluation of the year Renowned American film critic and professor Emanuel Levy described 2004 as "a banner year for actors, particularly men." He went on to emphasize, "I can't think of another year in which there were so many good performances, in every genre. It was a year in which we saw the entire spectrum of demographics displayed on the big screen, from vet actors such as Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman, to seniors such as Pacino, De Niro, and Hoffman, to newcomers such as Topher Grace. As always, though, the center of the male acting pyramid is occupied by actors in their forties and fifties, such as Sean Penn, Johnny Depp, Liam Neeson, Kevin Kline, Don Cheadle, J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
26th Moscow International Film Festival
The 26th Moscow International Film Festival was held from 18 to 27 July 2004. The Golden George was awarded to the Russian film '' Our Own'' directed by Dmitriy Meshiev. Jury * Alan Parker (United Kingdom – Chairman of the Jury) * Jerzy Stuhr (Poland) * Boris Akunin (Russia) * Armen Medvedev (Russia) * Barbara Sukowa (Germany) * Humbert Balsan (France) Films in competition The following films were selected for the main competition: Awards * Golden George: '' Our Own'' by Dmitriy Meshiev * Special Jury Prize: Silver George: ''Revolution of Pigs'' by Jaak Kilmi and René Reinumägi * Silver George: ** Best Director: Dmitriy Meshiev for '' Our Own'' ** Best Actor: Bohdan Stupka for '' Our Own'' ** Best Actress: China Zorrilla for '' Conversations with Mother'' * Silver George for the Best Film of the Perspective competition: '' The Hotel Venus'' by Hideta Takahata * Lifetime Achievement Award: Emir Kusturica * Stanislavsky Award: Meryl Streep References External li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ji Hyun-woo
Ji Hyun-woo (born Joo Hyung-tae on 29 November 1984) is a South Korean actor and musician. He was formerly the lead guitarist for Korean indie rock band and is best known for his leading roles in the cable TV series '' Queen and I'' (2012) and KBS2 weekend drama ''Young Lady and Gentleman'' (2021-22). Early life Ji Hyun-woo was born in Seong-dong gu, Seoul, the younger of two brothers. His brother, Yoon-chae (윤채), is also a named musician as a keyboardist and music producer. Ji hyun-woo remembers his childhood was full of practicing guitar, up to eight hours a day while his brother was practicing piano because their father had wished for them become star musicians in the future. Career 2003–2012: Beginnings and rising popularity Ji Hyun-woo officially made his debut as an actor in 2003. His popularity increased in 2004 with the youth drama ''You Will Know'', and sitcom-turned movie ''Old Miss Diary''. He was named the " Nation's Little Brother" due to his popularity. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete Plum
Pete or Petes or ''variation'', may refer to: People * Pete (given name) * Pete (nickname) * Pete (surname) Fictional characters * Pete (Disney), a cartoon character in the ''Mickey Mouse'' universe * Pete the Pup (a.k.a. 'Petey'), a character (played by several dogs) in Hal Roach's ''Our Gang'' comedies Places * Pete, Zanzibar, a village in Tanzania * Pete, the Hungarian name for Petea village, Dorolț Commune, Satu Mare County, Romania * Petes, Gotland, Visby, Gotland, Sweden * Petes Hill, a summit in the Adirondack Mountains, New York State, USA * Petes Creek, a tributary of the Sacandaga River, located in New York State, USA Sports and athletics * The Pete, Petersen Events Center, athletics complex and basketball arena on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh * Pete the Penguin, one of the two mascots of Youngstown State University * Purdue Pete, bookstore logo turned unofficial mascot of Purdue University * A member of the Peterborough Petes junior ice hockey te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masanobu Katsumura
Masanobu (written: , , , , , , , or ) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese ''kugyō'' *, Japanese painter *, Japanese samurai *, Japanese ''daimyō'' *, Japanese print designer, book publisher and painter *, Japanese ''daimyō'' *, Japanese military leader *, Japanese farmer and philosopher *, Japanese sumo wrestler *Masanobu Shinozuka Masanobu Shinozuka (December 23, 1930 – November 5, 2018) was a Japanese applied mechanics expert in earthquake and structural engineering. Shinozuka's research focuses on field theory and risk assessment methodology in civil engineering. His ... (born 1930), Japanese engineer *, Japanese film director *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese sport shooter *, Japanese rower *, Japanese video game designer *, Japanese professional wrestler *, Japanese karateka *, Japanese golfer * (born 1966) Japanese actor *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese actor {{DEFAULTSORT:Masanobu Japanese masculine given nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takashi Matsuo
(May 11, 1960 - ) is a Japanese tarento, narrator, disc jockey, actor, and columnist from Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture. His pet name, as well as his former stage name, is . He is currently attached to Furutachi-Project. He is a graduate of the Osaka University of Arts's graphic design course, and is the chairman of the theatrical unit AGAPE store. He is also an associate professor in the Kyoto University of Art & Design. Media Film *''Always Sanchōme no Yūhi'' (xxxx) (Real estate agent) *'' Gamera: Guardian of the Universe'' (xxxx) (Taxi driver) *'' Godzilla: Final Wars'' (xxxx) (Television debate panelist) * '' Juvenile'' (2000) *'' Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack'' (2001) (Cameo appearance) *''Nihon Igai Zenbu Chinbotsu'' (2006) (Forecaster) *'' Nihon Chinbotsu'' (2006) (Councillor) *''It's a Flickering Life'' (2021) Television *Baribari Value (xxxx) (Narrator) *Kinniku Banzuke (xxxx) (Narrator) *Tamori Club (xxxx) (MC) *Waratte Iitomo (1989 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masato Ibu
Masato (written: , , , , , , , or ) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *Masato (kickboxer) (born 1979), Japanese former welterweight kickboxer, won K-1 WORLD MAX kickboxing tournament in 2003, 2008 *Masato Amada (born 1974), Japanese voice actor *, Japanese actor *Masato Hagiwara (born 1971), Japanese actor *Masato Harada (born 1949), Japanese film director and actor *Masato Hatanaka (born 1975), Japanese musician *Masato Hayakawa (born 1986), Japanese singer and musician *Masato Ichishiki (born 1971), author of the SD Gundam comics *, Japanese film director and screenwriter *, Japanese anime director and screenwriter *, Japanese game developer and scenario writer * Masato Kawabata (born 1977), professional drifting driver * Masato Kitera, Japanese diplomat *Masato Kurogi (born 1989), Japanese football player for Cerezo Osaka *, Japanese judoka *Masato Morishige (born 1987), Japanese football player for F.C. Tokyo *Masato Nakamura (born 1958), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Eun-ji
Jo Eun-ji (born February 10, 1981) is a South Korean actress. She debuted in the gritty Im Sang-soo film ''Tears'', and has since become better known for her supporting roles on film and television, such as in ''The President's Last Bang'', ''My Scary Girl'', ''Forever the Moment'', '' The Concubine'' and '' The Villainess''. She was also the leading actress in the indies ''Driving with My Wife's Lover'', and '' Sunshine Love''. Personal life Jo Eun-ji wed Park Jung-min, CEO of talent agency Prain TPC, on May 24, 2014. They met in 2006 when Park became Jo's manager, and they began dating in 2009. Filmography Film Television series Discography Awards and nominations References External links * * * Jo Eun-jiat Cyworld Cyworld () is a South Korean social network service. Cyworld was originally part of SK communication, and became an independent company in 2014. Members cultivate relationships by forming ''Ilchon'' (, Hanja: ) or "friendships" with each other ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |