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Asahi Shimbun
5 hours ago
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- Asahi Shimbun
Sho Miyake wins Locarno's top prize, Japan's first in 18 years
A scene from Sho Miyake's 'Two Seasons, Two Strangers' ((C) Two Seasons, Two Strangers Production Committee) In a historic moment, Sho Miyake's 'Two Seasons, Two Strangers' has won the Golden Leopard at the 78th Locarno Film Festival, making him the first Japanese director to claim the top prize in 18 years. During his acceptance speech in Locarno, Switzerland, on Aug. 16, Miyake, 41, reflected on the power of cinema in turbulent times. 'In a world where so many terrible things are happening, I kept asking myself what cinema can do,' he said, noting that he was constantly reminded of his love and trust in the craft, as well as his love for the world, while making the film. 'If I can share that with others through this completed film, there's nothing more rewarding,' he added. 'Two Seasons, Two Strangers' is based on two works by renowned manga artist Yoshiharu Tsuge and follows a screenwriter's aimless journey. The cast includes Shim Eun-kyung, Shinichi Tsutsumi and Yumi Kawai. The film is scheduled for release in Japan on Nov. 7. The last Japanese film to receive the Golden Leopard at the festival's international competition was Masahiro Kobayashi's 'The Rebirth' in 2007. Previous Japanese winners include classics such as Teinosuke Kinugasa's 'Gate of Hell' and Kon Ichikawa's 'Fires on the Plain.' In 2015, four cast members from Ryusuke Hamaguchi's 'Happy Hour' jointly won the award for best actress. This year, Japanese director Neo Sora also took home the award for Best Auteur Short Film with 'A Very Straight Neck.'
The Mainichi
a day 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
a day 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
Japan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
Sho Miyake's 'Tabi to Hibi' wins top prize at Locarno Film Festival
Japanese film director Sho Miyake's "Tabi to Hibi" ("Two Seasons, Two Strangers") has won the top prize in the international competition division at the 78th Locarno Film Festival on Saturday. Miyake, 41, was handed the Pardo d'Oro, or Golden Leopard, prize at the award ceremony held in Locarno, southern Switzerland, on Saturday. This is the first Japanese movie to receive the award since 2007, when "Ai no Yokan" ("The Rebirth"), directed by Masahito Kobayashi, was given the prize. Tabi to Hibi depicts a story in which a playwright who gets stuck takes a fresh look at her life through an encounter during a trip. South Korean actress Shim Eun-kyung plays the role of the playwright. Japanese actor Shinichi Tsutsumi and Japanese actress Yumi Kawai also perform in the movie. The movie will hit the screen in Japan in November. In a speech, Miyake said that all the actors, actresses and staff members who created the movie together did a really beautiful job, adding that he is truly proud of them. "Massugu na Kubi" ("A Very Straight Neck"), directed by Neo Sora and starring Japanese actress Sakura Ando, was named the best short film at the latest festival. In the past, three other Japanese movies won the top prize at the Locarno Film Festival — Teinosuke Kinugasa's "Jigokumon" ("Gate of Hell") in 1954, Kon Ichikawa's "Nobi" ("Fires on the Plain") in 1961 and Akio Jissoji's "Mujo" ("This Transient Life") in 1970.
2 days ago
- Entertainment
Sho Miyake's Tabi to Hibi Wins Top Prize at Locarno Film Festival
Paris, Aug. 16 (Jiji Press)--Japanese film director Sho Miyake's "Tabi to Hibi" (Two Seasons, Two Strangers) has won the top prize in the international competition division at the 78th Locarno Film Festival on Saturday. Miyake, 41, was handed the Pardo d'Oro, or Golden Leopard, prize at the award ceremony held in Locarno, southern Switzerland, on Saturday. This is the first Japanese movie to receive the award since 2007, when "Ai no Yokan" (The Rebirth), directed by Masahito Kobayashi, was given the prize. Tabi to Hibi depicts a story in which a playwright who gets stuck takes a fresh look at her life through an encounter during a trip. South Korean actress Shim Eun-kyung plays the role of the playwright. Japanese actor Shinichi Tsutsumi and Japanese actress Yumi Kawai also perform in the movie. The movie will hit the screen in Japan in November. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
