Sho Miyake

Sho Miyake is a Japanese filmmaker born in 1984 in Hokkaido. He has gained recognition for his unique storytelling and character studies, particularly through his films that often explore themes of loneliness and connection. His film 'Playback' debuted at the Locarno Film Festival in 2012, and he has since created several other notable works, including 'La Beauté du geste' released in 2023. Miyake's talent extends to television, with his direction of the horror series 'Ju-On: Origins' for Netflix in 2020. Recently, he garnered the prestigious Léopard d’or at the 78th Locarno Film Festival for his film 'Two Strangers, Two Seasons', further establishing his presence in the international film landscape.