Kazui Nihonmatsu, a renowned figure in the world of Japanese cinema, first took his first breath on April 9, 1922, in the quaint town of Kakamura, Japan. As a masterful assistant director and director, he has left an indelible mark on the film industry, with a plethora of critically acclaimed works to his credit.
His impressive repertoire includes the thought-provoking drama "Koibito yo" (1964),the science fiction classic "The X from Outer Space" (1967),and the offbeat comedy "Chôshi no ii yatsu - Itazura no tensai" (1965).