Izuru Kumasaka

Master of the Japanese independent cinema, Izuru Kumasaka, was born in 1971 in Saitama, Japan. Active from the late 90s to the present, he predominantly works in the drama genre, with his most notable films including "How to Become Myself" and "Asako in Ruby Shoes", both of which have been celebrated for their nuanced storytelling. Although he hasn't won any major international awards, his distinct style of blending realism with elements of surrealism has earned him a dedicated following among indie film aficionados. A true auteur, Kumasaka infuses his films with a poetic sensitivity that resonates deeply with his audience.