As a seasoned movie buff with decades of cinematic exploration under my belt, I must say that the emergence of new talent in the Japanese film industry is truly invigorating. Christian Jeune‘s words resonate deeply with me, as I too have experienced periods of despair when it seemed there were no fresh voices to be found. But the last few years have been a breath of fresh air, and I am optimistic about the future of world cinema.
Christian Young, head of the film division at the Cannes Film Festival, has applauded the upcoming group of filmmakers selected for the “Now” section of the Nippon Cinema category at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
Looking back about six to seven years ago, I was eagerly seeking fresh voices from Japan, but it felt like there was a scarcity of them or perhaps young directors were encountering obstacles in financing their work or gaining international recognition,” Jeune stated during the TIFF Lounge series of discussions. He added that he’s been quite hopeful for the past three to four years due to the emergence of a new generation of filmmakers, as evidenced by various film festivals, such as Cannes. Jeune cited Hayakawa Chie and her movie “Plan 75,” which premiered at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard in 2022, as an example of this emerging talent.
The discussion, led by TIFF artistic director Ichiyama Shozo, featured Tokyo-born filmmaker Kim Yunsoo, a graduate from the Film and New Media Graduate School of Tokyo University of the Arts. His debut feature film “Or Utopia” was premiered in this category. Previously, Kim had been awarded the Amazon Prime Video Take One Award for best short at the 34th TIFF in 2021.
I had the pleasure of joining forces with some esteemed filmmakers during our recent event. Kim was joined by Yang Liping, a Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Film and New Media alumnus who won the 2023 Amazon Prime Video Take One Award for her work “Ashes.” Mark Gill, known for his Oscar and BAFTA nominations in the U.K., showcased his film “Ravens,” featuring Asano Tadanobu. Lastly, Takino Hirohito’s premiere of “The Bear Wait” graced Nippon Cinema Now.
In certain nations, there’s a new generation emerging who are eager to communicate their thoughts, seeking a broader platform,” Jeune stated. He emphasized the financial aid options available in France and also discussed the challenge of securing funding for second films rather than first ones. “This isn’t just an issue in France; it’s a global trend,” Jeune added.
Regarding the global dissemination of Japanese movies, Jeune expressed, “The Japanese government and its institutions could significantly aid Japanese films more. In my opinion, they need to be more proactive in promoting them.
The movie creators openly discussed their unique paths in making films, detailing the hurdles they faced as well as the joyful moments they encountered along the way.
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2024-11-01 15:18