Keisuke Yoshida

Keisuke Yoshida, a Japanese film director and screenwriter of international acclaim, was born on May 5, 1975, in Saitama, Japan. His innate passion for the silver screen was evident from a young age, and it was in his hometown where his remarkable journey in the film industry began. Yoshida's impressive body of work has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the grand prize win at the 2006 Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival, which he received for his critically acclaimed film, Raw Summer, that dominated the Fantastic Off-Theatre Competition. As a multifaceted creative force, Yoshida has made a lasting impact through his work as both a director and writer, leaving an indelible mark on the industry with his impressive repertoire of films, including the critically acclaimed Jun kissa Isobe (2008),Thicker Than Water (2018),and Kûhaku (2021).