Gran Torino

Favourite film:

Gran Torino (main picture). I was knocked out by its simplicity and profoundness.

Biggest news story:

The bankruptcies of medium-size Japanese distribution companies. It’s caused considerable damage for the distribution of ‘arthouse’ films in Japan.

Changes in store for 2010

The Japanese market for arthouse films will keep shrinking and will hit bottom by the end of year 2010.