Shôji Ikeno

The master of the Japanese silver screen, Shôji Ikeno was born in 1948 in Fukui, Japan. His directorial career spanned from 1972 to 1997, during which he primarily focused on the genres of drama, romance, and crime, with his most notable works being "The Devil's Ballad" and "Eros Schedule Book: Concubine Secrets". Ikeno's authorial style is characterized by his unique approach to storytelling and ability to portray complex human emotions, though he didn't garner any major awards at international film festivals. Shôji Ikeno, with his profound understanding of human nature and his unparalleled ability to weave it into his narratives, truly left an indelible mark on Japanese cinema.