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film1 year ago

"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

"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
arts1 year ago

"Perfect Days: Wim Wenders' Unconventional Take on Toilets in Film"

Wim Wenders' latest film "Perfect Days" features public toilets in Tokyo as a central theme, inspired by the city's architecturally stunning public bathroom buildings. The movie, nominated for an Academy Award, tells the story of a public-toilet cleaner with a mysterious past and showcases the unique design and artistry of the Tokyo Toilet project, originally intended to welcome visitors to the 2020 Olympic Games.

via The New York Times|
#academy-award#arts#japanese-architecture