Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Biography

Kiyoshi Kurosawa is a Japanese filmmaker known for his psychologically complex and ambiguous narratives that explore characters' inner turmoil and quests for meaning and connections. His acclaimed 1997 film Cure marked a significant contribution to psychological horror and Japanese horror. A former professor at Tokyo University of the Arts, Kurosawa has also worked in various genres and collaborated on projects outside of Japan. He received the Medal with Purple Ribbon for his contributions to Japanese cinema in 2021.