Kiyoshi Kurosawa gained international recognition following the release of Cure (1997). Takashi Miike launched a prolific career with titles such as Audition (1999), Dead or Alive (1999) and The Bird People in China (1998). Former documentary filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda launched an acclaimed feature career with Maborosi (1996) and After Life (1999).
Kiyoshi Kurosawa gained international recognition following the release of Cure (1997) Takashi Miike launched a prolific career with titles such as Audition (1999) Dead or Alive (1999) and The Bird People in China (1998) Former documentary filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda launched an acclaimed feature career with Maborosi (1996) and After Life (1999)