Minoru Ôta

Master of Japanese cinema, Minoru Ôta was born in 1947 in Kobe, Japan, and was an active filmmaker from the early 1970s until his untimely death in 1999. He made a name for himself in the genres of drama and crime, with his most famous films including "A Fugitive from the Past" and "The Wolves", both of which are considered classics of Japanese cinema. Unfortunately, Ôta never received any major awards, despite his profound impact on Japanese film. With his daring and evocative storytelling, Ôta consistently demonstrated an uncanny ability to explore the darker corners of the human spirit, with a style that was as stark as it was compelling. As a man, Minoru Ôta lived his life much like his films - uncompromising, unflinching, and always seeking the truth, no matter how uncomfortable.