Kôki Aoshima
An icon of Japanese cinema, Kôki Aoshima was born in 1952 in Tokyo, Japan. His active years spanned from the late 1970s to the 2000s, with a filmography primarily rooted in drama and suspense, including acclaimed films like "The Red Spectacles" and "Silver Rain". Although Aoshima may not have collected any major international awards, his oeuvre is highly respected within the Japanese film industry for its innovative narrative structures and evocative storytelling. Aoshima, throughout his career, remained a maverick, unafraid to venture into unconventional territories, a testament to the true spirit of cinema.