Shin'ya Tsukamoto

The maestro of Japanese cyberpunk, Shin'ya Tsukamoto, was born in 1960 in Tokyo, Japan. Active from the mid-1980s, Tsukamoto has excelled in genres of horror and science fiction, delivering iconic movies such as "Tetsuo: The Iron Man" and "A Snake of June", the latter of which won him a Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. His authorial style is characterized by a focus on the fusion of man and machine, often exploring themes of urban alienation and physical transformation.

From the heart, Tsukamoto has continuously pushed the boundaries of cinematic storytelling, with his daringly original and visually stunning works that challenge and mesmerize audiences in equal measure.