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.
Kōshō Tateishi Kōshō Tateishi(立石光正) is a "yamabushi" (ascetic) in Japan. He trained at the Kimpusen-ji and is an authority on the "horagai" (conch shell trumpet).