Japan in Cannes

[Mark Mays]

I must see the film to judge it on its quality. I don’t have to see a film to say I’m unimpressed about the subject matter; yet another go at a topic that’s been done to death, even if it is Kiarostami. And to answer another question, given the plot involves the student in question meeting an elderly man who shows her kind treatment really suggests there’s nothing the director will add. 

From: Mark R. Harris 
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 2:26 PM
To: KineJapan at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu 
Subject: Re: Japan in Cannes

Why all the negativity about a film that hasn't been seen yet? 


On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 1:19 PM, Michael Kerpan <mekerpan at verizon.net> wrote:

  Does Kiarostami have anything new or different to say (or show us) about the topic?


  From: Mark Mays <tetsuwan at comcast.net>
  To: KineJapan at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu 
  Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 3:04 PM 

  Subject: Re: Japan in Cannes


  Was disappointed to hear about the Kiarostami, frankly. Brilliant director but how many more times must we round the enjyo kosai poll . . . er so to speak.

  From: Mark R. Harris 
  Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 1:09 PM
  To: KineJapan at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu 
  Subject: Re: Japan in Cannes

  It's a big day for Korea, since both Im and Hong got spots in the main competition, and they are the only East Asian directors to do so. Weerasethakul's film was relegated to a Special Screening, a bit of a surprise perhaps after his recent Palme d'Or win.

  Mark R. Harris


  On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Mark Nornes <amnornes at umich.edu> wrote:

    The Cannes lineup was announced.  

    The only Japanese film in competition is directed by Kiarostami, sorry to say. 

    Un Certain Regard will future Wakamatsu's regrettably titled 11.25 The Day He Chose His Own Fate. 


    Finally, there is a midnight screening of The Legend of Love & Sincerity, by Miike. 

    Not a good year for Japan. Other Asian directors that got slots include Apichatpong Weerasethakul, You Ye, Ashim Ahluwalia, Im Sang-soo, and Hong Sang-soo. 

    Markus



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