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Excitement in Hiroshima after 'Drive My Car' Oscar win

Film Mar 31, 2022

Excitement in Hiroshima after 'Drive My Car' Oscar win

Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film, which was shot mainly in Hiroshima and won an Academy Award for best international feature film, could renew interest in the prefecture as a filming locale

Japan's 'Drive My Car' wins Academy Award for best international film

Film Mar 28, 2022

Japan's 'Drive My Car' wins Academy Award for best international film

by Mark Schilling

Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s film won in the best international category on Sunday, which is only the second time for a Japanese film to win the award.

How well do you know Japan's Oscar history?

Film Mar 25, 2022

How well do you know Japan's Oscar history?

by James Hadfield

Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Drive My Car” is nominated in four categories at the 94th Academy Awards, but win or lose, the film joins an exclusive club for cinematic greats.

Eiko Ishibashi’s score sets the scene in Oscar-contender ‘Drive My Car’

Music Mar 18, 2022

Eiko Ishibashi’s score sets the scene in Oscar-contender ‘Drive My Car’

by James Hadfield

The composer and musician’s body of work spans from abstract art pop to experimental electronics, with her love for cinema serving as a major source of inspiration.

'The Power of the Dog,' 'Dune' and 'Drive My Car' triumph at BAFTA awards

Film Mar 14, 2022

'The Power of the Dog,' 'Dune' and 'Drive My Car' triumph at BAFTA awards

Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi's drama wins the award for best film not in the English language at the London event, raising hopes of taking home a prestigious Oscars' gong on March 28.

Oscars nod launches director Ryusuke Hamaguchi into the global spotlight

Film Feb 11, 2022

Oscars nod launches director Ryusuke Hamaguchi into the global spotlight

by James Hadfield

Ryusuke Hamaguchi landed four major Oscar nominations this week, a phenomenal achievement for a filmmaker who is still really just hitting his stride.

'Drive My Car' is first Japanese film to get best picture Oscar nod

Film Feb 9, 2022

'Drive My Car' is first Japanese film to get best picture Oscar nod

Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film received Academy Awards nominations for best picture — a Japanese first — as well as best director, best adapted screenplay and best international feature.

‘Drive My Car’ won a Golden Globe. Could it also pick up an Oscar?

Film | Wide Angle Jan 15, 2022

‘Drive My Car’ won a Golden Globe. Could it also pick up an Oscar?

by Mark Schilling

“Drive My Car,” a film based on a short story by Haruki Murakami and directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, has garnered a long list of prizes since premiering last July at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won three awards, including best screenplay. It was also ...

Japan's 'Drive My Car' wins Golden Globe for best non-English film

Film Jan 10, 2022

Japan's 'Drive My Car' wins Golden Globe for best non-English film

The film, based on a short story of the same title by novelist Haruki Murakami, recently won the top prize and was selected for three other awards by a U.S. film critic society.

'Drive My Car' given top prize and three others by U.S. film critic society

Film Jan 9, 2022

'Drive My Car' given top prize and three others by U.S. film critic society

The American film critics also gave the film, directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, the Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actor awards.

Japan's 'Drive My Car' nominated for Golden Globe Awards

Film Dec 14, 2021

Japan's 'Drive My Car' nominated for Golden Globe Awards

Based on Haruki Murakami's short story, Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film has already picked up a number of awards.

2021 saw breakthrough talents in film rise from the shadows

Film | 2021 in review Dec 10, 2021

2021 saw breakthrough talents in film rise from the shadows

by Mark Schilling

Ryusuke Hamaguchi's two releases shone abroad, Keisuke Yoshida was honored with a Director in Focus section at home and younger filmmakers blazed new paths.

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