Masaki Kobayashi
Japanese film director and producer
Born
February 14th, 1916
109 years ago
Died
1996
29 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Japan
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An influential Japanese director and producer created significant works in cinema, primarily during the mid-20th century. Kobayashi is celebrated for directing films that examine human nature and moral conflicts, notably during post-war Japan. The acclaimed 'The Human Condition' trilogy stands as one of his most recognized works, portraying the struggles of a man during wartime. Other notable films include 'Harakiri' and 'Kiri no Hana', both of which garnered critical acclaim and multiple awards. His storytelling often reflected on themes of war and the human experience, earning a permanent place in film history.
Directed 'The Human Condition' trilogy
Received the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar for 'Harakiri'
Won the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival
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