As a seasoned film enthusiast with a penchant for international cinema, I eagerly anticipate the release of “Children of the River.” Having traversed various cinematic landscapes, I can confidently say that Lisa Takeba’s work is a breath of fresh air, her unique storytelling and thematic depth resonating deeply.
Renowned Japanese director Lisa Takeba (“The Pinkie,” “Signal 100”) is working on a joint Japan-Italy production titled “Children of the River.” This movie delves into the ideas of identity and loss using the narrative of twin sisters. The project has been selected for the Gap-Financing Market, which is run by TIFFCOM – the film market that accompanies the Tokyo International Film Festival.
The movie, set to be filmed in summer 2025, tells the story of Ryoka, a 19-year-old art student, who has always felt inadequate compared to her twin sister Kaya. Tragedy strikes when Kaya dies in a car accident. In the aftermath, Ryoka grapples with her sorrow and finds herself drawn into an unforeseen relationship with Eito, a 17-year-old who harbored feelings for Ryoka’s deceased sister.
Takeba explained to EbMaster that the tale revolves around the theme of an identity dilemma. He noted that being a twin implies having two identities, so losing your co-twin is like losing a significant part of oneself.
The project marks one of the first features to take advantage of the Japan-Italy co-production treaty that came into effect in August. Takeba cites her admiration for Italian cinema, particularly the work of Alice Rohrwacher, as inspiration for the collaboration.
Takeba remarked that both nations boast rich cultures, with many Japanese appreciating the Italian way of life. He believes that this partnership could create a harmonious blend, much like how Italian post-production skills reflect off Japanese camera crews, creating a mutually beneficial reflection.
The director intends to treat the movie like a “landscape portrait,” emphasizing the importance of the natural surroundings. Additionally, the visual elements of the film are intended to convey a delicate message about the environment.
During the onset of the pandemic, I primarily consumed news from BBC and CNN, and most of what I saw was predominantly gray-toned imagery,” Takeba elaborated. “I aim to present a contrasting, vibrant image, such as a lush green one. Water is essential for everyone, not heat. This is also my symbolic expression against global warming.
This project is based on Takeba’s history of collaborating internationally. Since “The Horse Thieves” (2019), a joint production between Japan and Kazakhstan, directed by Yerlan Nurmukhambetov and opened at the Busan International Film Festival, Italy’s Antropica (“She”) has joined as a co-producer.
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2024-11-01 09:48