Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival welcomes great director Kore-eda Hirokazu

Director Kore-eda Hirokazu won the Palme d'Or for Shoplifters in 2018 - Photo: The Donga Ilbo

Born in 1962, Kore-eda Hirokazu is one of the great icons of world cinema. Attending the Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival (HIFF 2024), Kore-eda Hirokazu will be introduced in the category "Directorial Symphony" - Director Spotlight.

Directorial Symphony is an annual category of HIFF with the mission of honoring a typical director, the person behind the cinematic works with strong artistic value, diversity in themes, as well as storytelling style that has a strong influence on the world of cinema.

Kore-eda Hirokazu's latest work, Monster , recently shown in Vietnam, also created a wave of discussion because of its impressive story and poetic storytelling.

His most famous work is Shoplifters - which helped the director win the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

Kore-eda Hirokazu has a 30-year career with other typical films such as After Life ( 1998), Still Walking (2008), Air doll (2009), Like Father Like Son (2013)...

What is the Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival?

The first Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival will take place from April 6 to 13 with three main competition categories and other awards, expected to attract hundreds of thousands of attendees with thousands of guests including about 200 filmmakers, directors and actors from around the world.

The jury of HIFF 2024 is made up of leading experts in the field of cinema from continents and Vietnam.

Image from the movie Shoplifters by director Kore-eda Hirokazu - Photo: IMDb

Within the framework of HIFF 2024, there will be an opening film program, Director Spotlight, Vietnam Panorama, Cinema Crossroads, Ho Chi Minh City on Screen, The Artistry Trilogy, World Canvas (reflecting world and Asian cinema today), closing film...

The programs are expected to be organized similarly to many major film festivals in the world, bringing the world, Asian, Vietnamese and Ho Chi Minh City cinema picture to the audience.

Vietnam Panorama is a vivid story that shapes contemporary Vietnamese cinema, a window for viewers to "look into the soul of a nation".

Ho Chi Minh City on Screen selects films that reflect the richness, cultural dynamism and creative spirit of Ho Chi Minh City. Cinema Crossroads aims to showcase the cinematic journey across borders, honoring the deep connections and cultural dialogue between cities and countries.

Audiences in Vietnam will have the opportunity to meet and interact with him for the first time through live talks. Kore-eda Hirokazu's representative works will also be screened within the framework of HIFF 2024.

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