日本影壇巨擘、傳奇演員仲代達矢於2025 年 11 月 8 日辭世，享年 92 歲。他的離世不僅讓日本影壇深感哀悼，也引發全球影迷對一代電影巨匠的追思與懷念。仲代達矢的一生幾乎見證並參與日本戰後電影的興衰與轉型，他被譽為「日本電影黃金時代的活化石」，其藝術生命長達七十餘年，是日本影史上最具代表性與影響力的男演員之一。

仲代達矢於 1932 年 12 月 13 日出生於東京，少年時期歷經戰爭的陰影，這段動盪的時代背景也深深影響他日後的表演風格與人生觀。他在 1950 年代初踏入影壇，憑藉嚴謹的演技與深沉的氣質，很快成為日本電影的中流砥柱。其職業生涯橫跨電影、電視與舞台劇，參演作品超過 140 部，塑造無數經典角色。

他與黑澤明導演的合作堪稱影史傳奇。自《影武者》到《亂》，仲代達矢憑藉冷峻又充滿內在張力的表現，完美詮釋武士精神與人性矛盾的深層意涵。《影武者》更在 1980 年榮獲坎城影展金棕櫚獎，讓他名揚國際。除黑澤明之外，他亦與小林正樹等名導合作，拍攝了《切腹》《人間的條件》等人道主義經典之作，這些作品不僅在日本影史佔有重要地位，也在世界三大電影節屢獲殊榮。

除了演出事業外，仲代達矢對日本戲劇教育亦貢獻卓著。1975 年，他創立演員培訓機構「無名塾」（無名塾），親自指導後輩，培養出包括役所廣司、真木藏人等眾多優秀演員。即使在晚年，他仍不願離開舞台，持續參與劇團演出，展現對表演藝術的執著與熱愛。他的藝術貢獻獲得日本社會的高度肯定，曾多次榮獲藍絲帶獎最佳男主角，並於 2015 年獲頒日本文化勳章，以表彰他對日本文化的深遠影響。

仲代達矢不僅在日本國內享有崇高地位，也對國際電影界產生重要影響。他主演的多部作品在歐洲影展中廣受好評，為日本電影打開國際知名度。特別值得一提的是，他曾出演中日合拍電視劇《大地之子》，該劇以日本戰爭遺孤在中國的命運為主題，深刻描繪了中日兩國人民在歷史創傷下的人性溫情。

在他逝世消息傳出後，中國外交部發言人林劍於 11 月 11 日的例行記者會上表示哀悼，稱仲代達矢曾為促進中日文化交流作出積極貢獻，並向其家屬表達慰問。各界對仲代達矢的離世反應強烈。日本影評人形容他是「能將沉默化為力量的演員」，而許多網友則在社交媒體上表示，他的去世「象徵著一個時代的落幕」。仲代達矢以一生奉獻藝術，用深沉的演技與人格魅力，為日本乃至世界電影史留下不可磨滅的印記。

Japanese legendary actor Tatsuya Nakadai passed away on November 8, 2025, at the age of 92. His death marked the end of an era in Japanese cinema, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across the film industry and audiences worldwide. Over a career spanning more than seven decades, Nakadai became one of Japan’s most respected and influential actors, often described as a living embodiment of the nation’s cinematic “golden age.”

Born in Tokyo on December 13, 1932, Nakadai grew up during wartime Japan, an experience that profoundly shaped his worldview and artistic temperament. He began his acting career in the early 1950s and quickly rose to prominence with his intense screen presence, disciplined technique, and deep emotional range. Over the course of his life, he appeared in more than 140 films, covering genres from historical epics to psychological dramas.

Nakadai’s collaborations with director Akira Kurosawa were among the most celebrated in Japanese cinema history. In Kagemusha (1980) and Ran (1985), he delivered masterful performances that explored the complexity of power, loyalty, and human frailty. Kagemusha went on to win the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, cementing Nakadai’s international reputation. Beyond Kurosawa, he also worked closely with Masaki Kobayashi, starring in films such as Harakiri (1962) and The Human Condition (1959–1961) — works that remain defining achievements in Japanese postwar cinema and were honored at major international film festivals.

In 1975, Nakadai founded the Mumeijuku (The Nameless Actors Studio), a training school dedicated to nurturing the next generation of Japanese actors. Among its notable alumni are Kōji Yakusho and Masato Hagiwara, both of whom became major figures in Japanese film. Even in his later years, Nakadai continued performing on stage, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to acting as a lifelong art form.

For his remarkable contributions to culture and cinema, Nakadai received numerous honors, including multiple Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor and, in 2015, Japan’s Order of Culture, one of the nation’s highest distinctions for artists.

His impact was not limited to Japan. Nakadai’s performances resonated deeply with international audiences and critics, helping introduce Japanese cinema to the global stage. Notably, he starred in the Sino-Japanese co-production The Sons of the Earth (Daichi no Ko), which told the moving story of Japanese war orphans in China — a project that symbolized postwar reconciliation and human compassion between the two nations.

Following his death, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian expressed condolences during a press conference on November 11, noting Nakadai’s role in fostering cultural exchange and friendship between China and Japan, and extending sympathies to his family.

Within Japan, film critics hailed Nakadai as “an actor who could turn silence into power,” while countless fans took to social media to mourn his passing, saying it “marks the end of an era.” Through his commanding performances and profound artistry, Tatsuya Nakadai left an indelible legacy on both Japanese and world cinema — a testament to a lifetime devoted to the soul of acting.