Director Koreda's thoughts at the Venice International Film Festival August 31 22:34
At the Venice International Film Festival in Italy, director Hirokazu Koreeda, the first Japanese director to make an opening, responded to the interview before his departure and talked about his thoughts on the film and the film festival.
According to NHK's interview on the 24th of this month before departure, Director Kore-eda said about the latest work “Truth” that decorated the opening of the film festival, “This is the story of the mother and daughter, how the memory changes In a good sense, it's a story about rewriting memories, and I think it's a story about acting. I explained.
As for the location that was held in France, “There is a strict observance on 2 days a week and no shooting on Saturdays and Sundays. Since 8 hours a day is also protected, there was a stress that it was not enough. If you say that is correct, it is clear that France is more correct, and that environment has less physical and psychological burden. I was looking back.
On the other hand, there was nothing particularly troubled by communication, so I said to Mr. Catherine Deneuve, “Please try this a little more now” in Japanese. She said, “I feel like I understand Japanese now.” That moment is increasing.I know what you are looking for without using words. Ethan Hawke said, “You can make a movie if you share a vision, even if you don't share language when you make a movie together.” I was very encouraged by that language. "
As for the work being nominated for the competition to compete for the best award, “This work is not humble or anything, and I do n’t think it ’s the type of film that won the competition. I think you don't have to aim at that, "she confessed.
About Kore-eda Hirokazu
Hirokazu Koreeda (57) joined a TV program production company after graduating from university, worked on many documentary programs, and won numerous awards, including the Galaxy Award for Best Film.
In 1995, he debuted as a film director at “Phantom Light” and received the “Golden Osella Award”, a photography award at the Venice International Film Festival, and attracted much attention.
In 2004, Yuya Yanagaku, the leading actor in the Cannes Film Festival, was the first Japanese to win the Best Actor Award for “Nobody Knows” depicting a brother who was abandoned by his parents living alone. The production method like a recorded movie that made use of the experience of documentary was highly appreciated.
The original shoplifting family starring Kibayashi and others won the Grand Prix of Palme d'Or for the first time in 21 years as a Japanese film at last year's Cannes Film Festival, and is one of Japan's leading film directors We have many achievements.
What is the latest work “Truth”?
Kore-eda's latest work “Truth” is a story that understands each other even though there is a fierce conflict with the daughter over the autobiography published by a major French actress, Catherine Deneuve.
In addition to Mr. Deneuve, Juliet Binoche from France is the role of his daughter, Ethan Hawke from the United States is the role of his husband, and the whole story is filmed in France It was.
It will be screened from October 11th in Japan.
The greatness of the opening work
For the opening of the Venice International Film Festival, a number of award-winning works at major overseas film festivals have been selected. Last year's opening was chosen by Demian Chazel's “First Man”, which was nominated for four US Academy Awards and won the Visual Effects Award.
The film of director Chazel was screened at the opening of “La La Land” three years ago, and the following year, it won the 14 most nominated Academy Awards, including the leading actress and director awards. Was a big hit in Japan.
Alfonso Cuaron, who won the opening of “Zero Gravity” in 2013, won seven awards for the Academy Award, and “ROMA” was the best at the Venice International Film Festival last year. It became a hot topic after receiving the Golden Lion Award.