All Japan articles – Page 30
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NewsFIDMarseille jury led by Lav Diaz fetes “cinematic poem” ‘Haruhara San’s Recorder’
The winner of the grand prix is directed by Japan’s Kyoshi Sugita.
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Reviews‘Belle’: Cannes Review
Mirai’s Mamoru Hosoda plays in a virtual realm with this captivating alternate-reality animation
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Reviews‘Drive My Car’: Cannes Review
Japanese filmmaker Ryusuke Hamaguchi effectively adapts a short story by Haruki Murakami
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FeaturesBerlin prize-winner Ryusuke Hamaguchi talks Cannes Competition title ‘Drive My Car’
The film is based on a Haruki Murakami short story.
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FeaturesCannes 2021: Japan hot projects
The focus at home might be on the delayed Olympic games, but Japanese sellers are back at the Marché with titles from the likes of Takashi Miike and Yoji Yamada
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Reviews‘Onoda - 10,000 Nights in the Jungle’: Cannes Review
Opening Un Certain Regard, Arthur Harari’s feature follows a Japanese soldier who fights on through the decades
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NewsChina’s Parallax lines up pan-Asian slate for Cannes buyers (exclusive)
Titles include Japan-set, Chinese-language romance ‘Yanagawa’.
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Reviews‘Before Next Spring’: Udine Review
A bright ensemble cast tackles the ups and downs of Chinese students in Japan
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NewsGKIDS acquires Studio Chizu’s ‘Belle’ for North America
Mamoru Hosoda’s first film, Mirai, played 2018 Cannes Directors’ Fortnight.
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Reviews‘Poupelle Of Chimneytown’: Rotterdam Review (Closing film)
A young chimney sweep befriends a man made of garbage in this animated Japanese eco-fable
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Reviews‘The Blue Danube’: Rotterdam Review
A stranger brings music to a Japanese community that has long been at war
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News‘Boiling Point’ starring Stephen Graham scores worldwide deals (exclusive)
UK drama, directed by Philip Barantini, was shot in one take.
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NewsM-Appeal strikes US, Europe deals for Berlin award-winner ‘Wheel Of Fortune And Fantasy’ (exclusive)
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s romantic drama has also been secured in Asian territories.
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FeaturesFilmart 2021: The hot projects from Japan
Films from Soushi Matsumoto, Yuya Ishii and Yujiro Haromoto are all sparking interest.
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NewsLevel 33 strikes EFM three-film package deal with Japan’s Zazie Films (exclusive)
Buyer plans to release all films this year.
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Reviews‘Wheel Of Fortune And Fantasy’: Berlin Review
A series of encounters plays out in Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s playful trilogy
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PromotionThe making of ‘Wheel Of Fortune And Fantasy’: first look at Berlin Competition title
Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi discusses the film’s themes and production.
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PromotionThe Making of ‘A Balance’: first look at Berlin Panorama selection
A Balance also won a people’s choice award at Pingyao International Film Festival.
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FeaturesEFM 2021: The buzz titles from Japan
Japan’s robust presence in the Berlinale and European Film Market reflects the country’s strong bounceback from Covid-19 disruptions.