Hirokazu Kore-eda talks politics as Japan flexes its movie muscle in Busan
Japan once again shows a strong presence at the Busan International Film Festival, with director Hirokazu Kore-eda taking the award for Asian filmmaker of the year
'The Truth': Kore-eda effortlessly crosses borders
The director's latest film sees him embrace the French culture and language as he tells the story of a dysfunctional mother and daughter played by Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche
Film director Hirokazu Kore-eda steps out of his comfort zone
Award-winning director makes rare move overseas with latest release in a bid to experience various types of filmmaking.
Filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda was recognized as Asian filmmaker of the year at a major festival in South Korea on Wednesday, where his latest work will be screened, according to a Japanese movie distributor. The director received the award, which is given to individuals and groups ...
Could 'Shoplifters' or 'Mirai' pick up an Oscar? The chances are slim but real
The 2019 Oscar race is entering its final stretch, with prognosticators already unveiling their lists of winners. This year two Japanese films are up for Academy Awards — Hirokazu Kore-eda's "Shoplifters" (best foreign language film) and Mamoru Hosoda's "Mirai" (best animated feature film). An executive ...
Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'Shoplifters' and Mamoru Hosoda's 'Mirai' among 2019 Academy Awards nominations
Two Japanese films were among nominations for the 2019 Academy Awards, announced early Tuesday morning. Hirokazu Kore-eda's "Manbiki Kazoku," titled "Shoplifters" overseas, was nominated for the Oscar for best foreign-language film. "Mirai," directed by Mamoru Hosoda, was among the nominees for best animated feature. The last Japanese ...
Join in the chatter during film awards season
With the Golden Globes finished, the race to the Oscars is on. It's time to try out your Japanese on the topic of movies.
'Ten Years Japan': Chilling and sharp, these five shorts are a must-see for fans of 'Black Mirror'
In 2015, a dystopian omnibus film by five young directors from Hong Kong titled "Ten Years" became an indie hit. Envisioning the deteriorating state of the city in a decade's time, the film enraged Chinese authorities — and inspired "Ten Years" versions in Taiwan, ...
Japan's Hirokazu Kore-eda wins lifetime achievement award at prestigious San Sebastian film festival
Director Hirokazu Kore-eda added to his growing list of accomplishments Sunday, becoming the first Asian to win the lifetime achievement award at the San Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain. Kore-eda won the Donostia Award at the prestigious film festival in recognition of his works ...
'Shoplifters': Kore-eda's Palme d'Or winner is an eloquent look at the human condition
When a Japanese director wins the Palme d'Or — the highest award at the Cannes Film Festival, the film world's equivalent of soccer's World Cup — the response of the local media is to celebrate: Our side won. Making the victory sweeter for Hirokazu Kore-eda ...
Can Hirokazu Kore-eda's success with 'Shoplifters' shed some light on poverty in Japan?
Director Hirokazu Kore-eda recently won the Palme d'Or at Cannes for "Shoplifters," a critically acclaimed family drama that was partially inspired by real-life events. It attempts to depict a slice of life in which people are struggling to make ends meet, a set of circumstances ...
Young filmmakers looking to follow in Hirokazu Kore-eda's footsteps have their work cut out for them
Hirokazu Kore-eda joins a list of Japanese master filmmakers after winning the top prize at Cannes. The road he took to get to this point, however, is not an easy one to copy.
