Hideo Nakata

Sitges Encounters includes talks with great figures of genre cinema participants in this edition.

Hideo Nakata, born in Okayama, Japan, on July 19, 1961, stands as a titan in the world of contemporary Japanese cinema. His name was engraved in the history of cinema thanks to his masterpiece Ringu (1998), a film that redefined the horror genre worldwide. With a unique ability to infuse mystery into the everyday, Nakata became a cinematic magician, exploring the darkest abysses of the human psyche and leaving a deep imprint on the global film industry. His legacy lives on as a beacon of elegance and creativity in the world of horror cinema, proving that, in the hands of a master like him, cinema can become an unforgettable journey into the realms of the unknown and terrified.

Hideo Nakata is one of the 2023 Time Machine awards.