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film1 year ago•4 min saved

"Finding Joy in Unexpected Places: Wim Wenders' 'Perfect Days' and the Poetry of Tokyo's Toilets"

Wim Wenders' latest film "Perfect Days" explores the theme of finding beauty in life's limitations through the story of a Tokyo-based toilet cleaner, Hirayama, played by Kōji Yakusho. The film, shot entirely in Japanese, presents a sentimental fable that questions how to live in the face of need, loneliness, and disappointment. While the portrayal of Hirayama's seemingly perfect days may flirt with glibness, the movie ultimately nudges viewers toward appreciating transient beauty in the flawed world, making their days better.

via NPR|

#film #japanese-cinema #koji-yakusho

film1 year ago•6 min saved

"Perfect Days": Wim Wenders' Sublime Tokyo Story with Memorable Screen Performance

Kōji Yakusho delivers a masterful performance in Wim Wenders' "Perfect Days," portraying the life of a Japanese toilet cleaner with depth and nuance, elevating everyday routines into profound moments. The film challenges preconceptions and offers a poignant portrayal of an "invisible" member of society. Yakusho's portrayal of the character's internal struggles and moments of joy is described as a sublime and emotionally resonant experience, culminating in a climactic shot that is hailed as one of the most astounding in recent cinema.

via Rolling Stone|

#character-study #film #japanese-cinema

entertainment2 years ago•0 min saved

Japanese actor Koji Yakusho takes home best actor award at Cannes.

Koji Yakusho won the Best Actor award at Cannes for his role in "Perfect Days" by Wim Wenders, becoming the first Japanese actor to win the prize since 2004. The film tells the story of a Tokyo toilet cleaner who spends his spare time reading, watering his plants, taking photos, and listening to songs on his car stereo.

via The Japan Times|

#best-actor #cannes #entertainment