Which director is known for his ascetic approach, Robert Bresson or Kon Ichikawa?
Robert Bresson Robert Bresson (] ; 25 September 1901 – 18 December 1999) was a French film director. Known for his ascetic approach, Bresson contributed notably to the art of cinema; his non-professional actors, ellipses, and sparse use of scoring have led his works to be regarded as preeminent examples of minimalist film.
Noboru Nakamura Noboru Nakamura (中村 登 , Nakamura Noboru , 4 August 1913 – 20 May 1981) was a Japanese film director and screenwriter. His 1963 film "Twin Sisters of Kyoto" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. His 1967 film "Portrait of Chieko" was also nominated for the Best Foreign Language Oscar. His 1967 film "Lost Spring" was entered into the 17th Berlin International Film Festival. It was announced that his three films, "Home Sweet Home" (1951), "When It Rains, It Pours" (1957), and "The Shape of Night" (1964), will screen at the Tokyo Filmex in 2013.