Taking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of sister city relationship between Shanghai and Osaka, Japan as an opportunity, in order to better promote Sino-Japanese cultural exchanges, the Shanghai Film Distribution and Exhibition Industry Association plans to hold the "Kore-eda Hirokazu" from September 6 to September 16, 2024 Film Exhibition (Japan)". Tickets for the film festival will officially open at 12 noon on August 30 (Friday).
Hirokazu Kore-eda Film Exhibition Poster
Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda was born in Tokyo in 1962. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined the TV Man Uion production company to mainly produce documentaries. In 2014, he became independent and founded the producer group "Fenfu". In 1995, he directed his film debut "". " no one knows " (2004) " keeps moving " (2008) " miracle " (2011) " Haijie Diary " (2015) and other works have been highly praised.
As one of the most accomplished Japanese film directors in the contemporary era, Hirokazu Kore-eda's films can be called "award harvesters" at international film festivals. His work " Like Father Like Son" (2013) won the Cannes International Film Festival Jury Award. Award, " Shoplifters " (2018) won the Palme d'Or. The new work " monster " (2023) won the Screenplay Award (Yuji Sakamoto) and the Queer Palme d'Or at the Cannes International Film Festival. In addition, as a well-known Asian director overseas, his Japanese-French collaboration film "The Truth " (2019) starring Catherine Deneuve and the Korean film "The Broker" (2022) have become successful examples of international productions shot overseas.
Hirokazu Kore-eda is an acclaimed Japanese film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his delicate narratives, profound humanities, and in-depth exploration of family relationships. His films often focus on the lives of ordinary people, showing the characters' inner worlds and complex interpersonal relationships through daily details.
This film festival will screen 8 works, spanning the director's nearly 30 years of creative process, and profoundly demonstrating Kore-eda Hirokazu's in-depth insights and gentle thoughts on many themes such as human nature, family, and society.
From the superb mastery of film language and in-depth exploration of human nature shown in "The Illusion" as the first feature film, to the criticism of social neglect and family breakdown in "No One Knows" and the inner world of children Exploration;
From the profound exploration of the theme of life and death in "Next Stop, Heaven" and the praise of movies as a carrier of memory emotions, to the gentle examination of family relationships and the praise of important moments in life in " Deeper than the Sea ";
"Haijie Diary" presents family, affection and growth with a peaceful rhythm and profound humanistic care, "Shoplifters" provides a profound analysis of family relationships and marginalized people in society and praises the kindness and complexity of human nature, "The Walking" About family, memory and the poetic beauty added by the quiet beauty of the countryside growing up, to the challenge of "Distance" to the complexity of human nature and social issues, as well as the profound understanding of human nature and the keen observation of social phenomena.
Kore-eda Hirokazu's movies always maintain a clear thinking about human nature and a gentle blessing to the world in the most painful and cruel world.
This Hirokazu Kore-eda film exhibition is an excellent opportunity for Shanghai audiences to systematically review the classic works of this Asian film master.
[Film Introduction]
"Nobody Knows" (2004)
"Nobody Knows" is a profound and touching film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, telling the story of a family marginalized by society. Through the life of four children abandoned by their mothers in a simple apartment in Tokyo, the film shows how they support each other and survive strong without anyone knowing.
Kore-eda Hirokazu used his delicate directorial skills to handle this sad story in a way that is both real and full of warmth. He avoids any dramatic exaggeration and instead reveals the children's innocence, resilience and lust for life through the details of their daily lives.
"Maborosi" (maborosi, 1995)
"Maborosi" is the early work of director Hirokazu Kore-eda and his first feature film.With its calm narrative style and profound psychological depiction, this film demonstrates the director's profound thinking on the themes of life, death and memory. The film tells the story of a woman named Yumi, who moved her son to a seaside town after her husband mysteriously committed suicide, trying to find inner peace and the meaning of life in a new life.
Kore-eda Hirokazu uses delicate lens language and slow narrative rhythm to bring the audience into Yumi's inner world and experience her loneliness, confusion and recollection of the past. The seascapes and details of daily life in the film are full of symbolic meaning, reflecting the characters' inner changes and their understanding of the impermanence of life.
"Next Stop, Heaven" (after life, 1998)
"Next Stop, Heaven" is a unique and thought-provoking film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The film is set in a fictional "Heaven Station", where the deceased who are about to enter the Kingdom of Heaven are allowed to choose a most precious memory, which will be made into an eternal movie for them to watch in the Kingdom of Heaven. Through this setting, Kore-eda explores the themes of memory, the meaning of life, and death.
The film shows the stories and emotions of the deceased through the process of their choice of memory. It also reflects the living people's nostalgia and recollection of their deceased relatives. With his usual delicate and gentle directorial style, Kore-eda Hirokazu handles this surreal story in a way that is both touching and philosophical.
"Deeper than the Sea" (after the storm, 2016)
"Deeper than the Sea" is a warm and profound family drama directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The film focuses on a former writer named Liang Duo, who is now a private detective with a troubled life and a complicated relationship with his mother, ex-wife and son. Through many interactions with his family, Kore-eda shows the love, misunderstandings and desire to repair relationships between family members.
Kore-eda Hirokazu's directorial style is fully reflected in this film. He shows the ordinary and beautiful life through the depiction of family dinners, conversations and daily trivial matters.
"Ume Street Diary" (our little sister, 2015)
"Ume Street Diary" is a heart-warming family movie directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The film tells the story of three half-sisters who invite their little sister to live with them at their home in Kamakura after their father dies.
Kore-eda Hirokazu uses his signature delicate and tender narrative technique to show the deep emotions gradually established between the four sisters, as well as the process of each of them facing life challenges and inner confusion.
"Shoplifters" (2018)
"Shoplifters" tells the story of a family composed of marginalized characters in society. The family members, who are not related by blood, make ends meet by stealing and supporting each other. The film explores the complexities of love, belonging and morality through this unconventional family structure.
With his delicate narrative and profound humanistic care, Kore-eda Hirokazu shows the deep emotions between family members, as well as their choices and sacrifices when facing social and moral challenges. The film's plot development is full of surprises and twists, ultimately revealing the secrets and pain behind each character.
"Still Walking" (2008)
"Still Walking" tells the story of a family reunited on a special day to commemorate the late eldest son, showing the complex emotions and unresolved knots among family members. With his signature gentle narrative and profound humanity, Kore-eda depicts the interactions between family members and their respective struggles with the past and present.
"Distance" (distance, 2001)
"Distance" is a film by Hirokazu Kore-eda that deeply explores human nature and religious extremism. The film explores themes of faith, guilt and redemption through the story of a group of people who gather in a remote location to commemorate a cult member who committed suicide a year ago.
Kore-eda Hirokazu uses his unique narrative style to show the characters' inner pain and reflection on the past through non-linear narrative and dream-like scenes. The visuals and atmosphere of the film create a surreal feeling that allows the audience to delve into the inner world of the characters.
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