Gregory Hatanaka

A connoisseur of transgressive cinema, Gregory Hatanaka was born in 1963 in Japan, yet spent most of his life in the United States. Hatanaka, active in filmmaking since the late 1980s, is well-known for delving into a diverse range of genres, most notably drama and action, with his most acclaimed films including "Mad Cowgirl" and "Violent Blue". While his work has not been widely celebrated at major film festivals, it carries a distinct authorial style marked by its bold themes and unconventional storytelling. Hatanaka, in his unflinching exploration of the human condition and his refusal to adhere to traditional norms, is a true maverick in the world of cinema.