Kenji Misumi

Exemplifying the golden age of Japanese cinema, Kenji Misumi was born in 1921 in Kyoto, Japan. He was an active director from the 1950s until the early 1970s, creating masterpieces mainly in the genres of jidaigeki (period drama) and chanbara (sword-fighting films), including his most renowned work "Lone Wolf and Cub" series and "Zatoichi" series, although he never received major film festival awards. Misumi's distinctive directorial style was characterized by a poetic, yet visceral approach to violence, and his seamless blend of traditional and modern cinematic techniques.

Kenji Misumi, an artist who fiercely portrayed the samurai spirit through his lens, embodied the soul of Japanese cinema with his tireless dedication and unique vision.