Kaneto Shindō

Japanese film director and screenwriter

Kaneto Shindō - Japanese film director and screenwriter
Born

April 28th, 1912
113 years ago

Died

2012
13 years ago — 100 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Japan

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A prominent figure in Japanese cinema, this individual directed notable works throughout a prolific career. The film 'Onibaba' released in 1964, received international acclaim for its innovative storytelling and powerful imagery. As a screenwriter, this person explored themes of human experience and social commentary. Established a reputation for producing thought-provoking films that examined complex moral dilemmas within Japanese culture. The contributions to the film industry encompassed both direction and writing, leaving a lasting legacy.

Directed the film 'Onibaba'

Produced 'The Long Darkness'

Wrote scripts for various acclaimed films

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