Kaneto Shindō

A master storyteller and one of the greatest auteurs of Japanese cinema, Kaneto Shindō was born in 1912 in Hiroshima, Japan. His active years spanned from the 1940s to 2000s, with his main genres being horror and drama, and his most famous films include "Onibaba" and "The Naked Island", both of which won acclaim and awards at international film festivals. Shindō's authorial style is known for its strong social consciousness, often exploring the struggles of the working class, and his effective use of silence and landscape in storytelling. From the heart, Shindō's unflinching dedication to his craft and his raw, emotional storytelling have left an indelible mark on the world of cinema.