Sion Sono

Biography

Sion Sono, born December 18, 1961, is a Japanese filmmaker and writer known for his provocative works. His early life marked by strict parenting led him to run away from home at 17, resulting in periods of homelessness. He turned to the Unification Church, which provided him with food, before becoming a prominent figure on the festival circuit with films like Love Exposure (2008), Strange Circus (2005), and Suicide Club (2001).