
Kaori Oda
DirectingAbout Kaori Oda
Kaori Oda, born in Osaka, Japan in 1987, is a filmmaker and artist. In 2016, she completed a Doctor of Liberal Arts in filmmaking in Sarajevo, supervised by Béla Tarr. Aragane (2015), shot in a Bosnian coal mine, premiered at Yamagata International Film Festival. Toward a Common Tenderness (2017) had its world premiere at DOK Leipzig and TS’ONOT / Cenote (2019), shot in underwater caves in Yucatán, premiered in Rotterdam. GAMA (2023) screened at MoMA Doc Fortnight and Cinéma du Réel. Oda received the Nagisa Oshima Prize in 2020 and the New Face Award of the Japanese Education Minister in 2021.
Kaori Oda Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Kaori Oda reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Kaori Oda's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 0% of Kaori Oda's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Toward a Common Tenderness, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Kaori Oda Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kaori Oda's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Kaori Oda has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | FUKUSHIMA with BÉLA TARR | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Toward a Common Tenderness | Herself | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Thus a Noise Speaks | - | Flop | Similar → |
Kaori Oda - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kaori Oda?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kaori Oda is "Toward a Common Tenderness" with a rating of 6.0/10.
How many movies has Kaori Oda acted in?
Kaori Oda has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.


