Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi and starring Hidetoshi Nishijima of "Drive My Car", who won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film in the United States, held the first press conference in Tokyo after returning to Japan and reiterated the joy of receiving the award. I did.

The press conference was held at the Japan National Press Club in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo on the 5th, and was attended by director Ryusuke Hamaguchi, starring Hidetoshi Nishijima, and producer Teruhisa Yamamoto.

In this, Director Hamaguchi said, "I had the opportunity to sit around the same table for dinner with Steven Spielberg before the award ceremony, but I was wondering why I was here. I have experienced the Academy Awards so far. I think it will lead me to a world I've never done before, "he said with joy.

In addition, Mr. Nishijima, who played the leading role, said, "I thought that I would be nervous at the Academy Awards, but it was not surprising, and it was very comfortable for people with strong movie lovers to praise each other's works. I'm glad, "he recalled.



On the other hand, Director Hamaguchi said, "I have to say this clearly, but I realized that modern Japanese films are not attracting attention. However, to Asian films in general. I've heard that the interest in Japan is increasing. I hope that there will be works from Japan that will keep the audience's curiosity. "



Also, when asked about the future, "I always think that making a movie is a groping, and I think that I may be able to do better next time. Going step by step may lead to unexpected results like this time. I just want to be able to make a better movie than before, just a little bit. "