Cannes Film Festival in France Loud applause from the audience for the film starring Hiroshi Yakusho

At the Cannes Film Festival in France, one of the world's three major film festivals, a new film starring actor Hiroshi Yakusho was screened in the competition for the top prize, and the audience applauded loudly.

Hiroshi Yakusho stars in the new film "PERFECT DAYS" by German world-renowned filmmaker Wim Wenders.

The film is set in a public toilet in Shibuya, Tokyo, and the main character, a man, who works as a toilet cleaner, is played by Mr. Yakusho.

This film was nominated for the Palme d'Or, the highest award, at the Cannes Film Festival this year, and before the screening on the 25th, Mr. Yakusho and director Wenders appeared on the red carpet with other actors and took photos.

The screening was packed with spectators, and when the screening was over, they stood up one after another and applauded loudly.

An American woman who saw the film said, "It was a film that enriched life by capturing the little happiness of everyday life.

Hirokazu Kore-eda's new film "Monster" has also been nominated for the competition section of this year's Cannes Film Festival, and the results of the judging will be announced on the 28th, Japan hours.

Hiroshi Yakusho: "Moved by warm applause"

Speaking to Japan media after the screening, the lead actor, Hiroshi Yakusho, said, "I was really moved by the warm applause, and the audience that comes to the Cannes Film Festival is all discerning people, and I'm glad that they saw it in such a way."

He also praised Wenders, saying, "He was interested in Japan culture and customs, and he respected and influenced director Yasujiro Ozu.

Arisa Nakano, who played the niece of the protagonist played by Mr. Yakusho, said, "This work delicately depicts the daily happiness of Hirayama, the main character, a toilet cleaner, and the beauty of the scenery.

In addition, Mr. Yasushi Tanaka, who played the role of the homeless person, revealed the situation on set, saying, "I was really honored to be in such a wonderful film, and director Wenders' scene was different from Japan, where everyone could express their opinions, and it was a creative scene that should be."

Ms. Aoiyamada, who played the girlfriend of the protagonist's colleague, laughed when she said, "It was because of Director Wenders that he was able to show the world the subtleties unique to Japan, such as public baths and snacks.