Mitsuo Kurotsuchi

The connoisseur of nuanced storytelling, Mitsuo Kurotsuchi, was born in 1955 in Osaka, Japan and has been actively directing films since 1981. Kurotsuchi is best known for his work in the drama and romance genres, with his most acclaimed films being "Tsuribaka Nisshi" (Fishing Fool's Diary) and "Snow on The Blades," the latter of which earned him a nomination for Best Director at the 38th Japan Academy Prize. His directorial style is often characterised by his meticulous attention to emotional detail and his ability to portray the complexities of human relationships with remarkable depth and sensitivity. Mitsuo Kurotsuchi, a man who skillfully paints the canvas of cinema with his profound understanding of human emotions, continues to touch the hearts of audiences across the globe.