Which director is known for his ascetic approach, Robert Bresson or Kon Ichikawa?
Kon Ichikawa Kon Ichikawa (市川 崑 , Ichikawa Kon , November 20, 1915 – February 13, 2008) was a Japanese film director.
Kan Mukai Kan Mukai (向井寛 , "Mukai Kan" ) a.k.a. Hiroshi Mukai and Patrick Kan (カン・パトリック , Kan Patorikku ) was a Japanese film director, cinematographer, producer and screenwriter, known for his pioneering work in the "pink film" genre. In the realm of "pink" cinema, Japanese critics have estimated that Mukai is "the only serious rival of Kōji Wakamatsu." As a producer, Mukai helped the early careers of many prominent directors, including Hisayasu Satō and Academy-Award winner Yōjirō Takita. In his career, he directed nearly 200 films and produced approximately 500.