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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sho Miyake wins Golden Leopard for "Two Seasons, Two Strangers"
19 Aug - Sho Miyake's "Two Seasons, Two Strangers" was recently named the winner of the Golden Leopard award at the Locarno Film Festival. The movie, which follows the journey of a screenwriter who reflects on her life through her encounter with strangers, became the first Japanese movie to win following 2007's "The Rebirth", helmed by Masahiro Kobayashi. It also marks the fourth time that a Japanese film has won the said award. Said Miyake, "In a world where many terrible things are happening, I keep thinking about what films can do. During the process of making this film, I felt a love for this world. If I can share that with others, I would be even happier." Based on the manga "Mr. Ben and his Igloo, A View of the Seaside" by Yoshiharu Tsuge, the movie stars Shim Eun-kyung in the lead. (Photo Source: Korea Times, Vimooz)
The Mainichi
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Mainichi
Japanese film wins top award at Swiss Locarno film festival
LONDON (Kyodo) -- The Japanese film "Two Seasons, Two Strangers" directed by Sho Miyake won the top award Saturday at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. The film became the fourth Japanese winner of the Golden Leopard after Masahiro Kobayashi's "The Rebirth" in 2007, according to the Locarno Film Festival website. The film, which follows the journey of a screenwriter who reflects on her life in an encounter with a stranger, stars South Korean actress Shim Eun Kyung with Japanese actors Shinichi Tsutsumi and Yuumi Kawai also appearing. Miyake said at the award ceremony that he hopes films can make a difference in a world where many horrible events are occurring.
Japan Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
Japanese film wins top award at Swiss Locarno film festival
The Japanese film "Two Seasons, Two Strangers" directed by Sho Miyake won the top award Saturday at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. The film became the fourth Japanese winner of the Golden Leopard after Masahiro Kobayashi's "The Rebirth" in 2007, according to the Locarno Film Festival website. The film, which follows the journey of a screenwriter who reflects on her life in an encounter with a stranger, stars South Korean actress Shim Eun Kyung with Japanese actors Shinichi Tsutsumi and Yuumi Kawai also appearing. Miyake said at the award ceremony that he hopes films can make a difference in a world where many horrible events are occurring. © KYODO
