Noma Hiroshi: Quick Facts

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Born	February 23, 1915 • Kōbe • Japan
Died	January 2, 1991 (aged 75) • Tokyo • Japan
Notable Works	“A Red Moon in Her Face” • “Kurai e” • “Seinen no wa” • “Shinkū chitai”

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