A spokesperson says---
"...Over the last decade, Hamaguchi has built a unique and critically acclaimed body of work, establishing himself as one of the most significant figures in Japanese cinema of his generation. His films, which delve deep into the complexities of human relations with a restrained style, have garnered accolades and awards internationally. Adding the rich legacy of film luminaries that have been recognized in the Walker Dialogue program, this is a unique and special opportunity for film-going audiences in the Twin Cities to catch a rising star of contemporary world cinema..."
Dialogue
Walker Dialogue: Ryūsuke Hamaguchi with Andréa Picard
October 23, 7 pm
Join Ryūsuke Hamaguchi and Toronto International Film Festival curator Andréa Picard for a deep dive into the filmmaker’s explorative play with documentary and fiction, library of literary references, and deep love for cinema.
Screenings
Happy Hour
October 24, 1 pm
With attention to intricate character details, this five-hour saga immerses audiences in the experiences of four women navigating life’s transitions.
Drive My Car
October 29, 7 pm
Filmmaker Ryūsuke Hamaguchi introduces his Oscar-winning road epic of love, loss, and the resonances of emotional candor.
Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy
October 30, 7 pm
This three-part anthology reveals the rigors of chance and choice in a tour de force of human obsession and desire.
Evil Does Not Exist
November 6, 7 pm
The threat of urbanizing development reveals the interpersonal depth and human folly of residents of a small Japanese mountain village.
GIFT: A Live Score by Eiko Ishibashi X Film by Ryūsuke Hamaguchi
November 7, 7 pm
Composer Eiko Ishibashi performs live her score to this multimedia collaboration created with Ryūsuke Hamaguchi.
