Shinobu Yaguchi

Shinobu Yaguchi, a master of comedic storytelling and human spirit. Born in 1967 in Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, Yaguchi has been an active director since the late 1980s, primarily working in the comedy genre. His most famous films include "Waterboys", "Swing Girls", and "Survival Family", with "Waterboys" earning him the Audience Award at the 2001 Toronto International Film Festival. Yaguchi's authorial style is characterized by his unique way of creating humor out of ordinary situations and his ability to paint a vivid picture of human resilience and spirit. Shinobu Yaguchi is a true artisan of laughter, who continues to touch hearts across the globe with his light-hearted, yet profoundly humanistic films.