Tsuyoshi Matsumoto

An audacious trailblazer in the realm of Japanese cinema, Tsuyoshi Matsumoto was born in 1963 in Osaka, Japan. Throughout his active years from the 1990s till now, he has notably contributed to the genres of comedy and horror, with his most famous films being “Symbol” and “Big Man Japan,” each unique for their eccentric narrative style and innovative visual aesthetics. Despite not having won major international awards, Matsumoto's authorial style is distinguished by its sharp humor, surreal imagery, and incisive societal commentary which has earned him a dedicated cult following in the global film community. Tsuyoshi Matsumoto, with his undeterred passion for pushing boundaries and his ceaseless creativity, remains a cherished treasure of Japanese cinema.