Masaki Kobayashi
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Raised in an upper-middle-class family in Otaru, his childhood was steeped in artistic outings, and university studies at Waseda University deepened his interest in East Asian art and Buddhist philosophy under the guidance of poet-historian Aizu Yaichi; these experiences, combined with early visits to Shochiku Studios, shaped his ambition to become a filmmaker. After serving in the Imperial Jap…
Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources
