Hirokazu Kore-eda

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda holds the Palme d'Or for the film 'Shoplifters' following the awards ceremony at the 71st international film festival, Cannes, southern France2018 Awards Photo Call, Cannes, France - 19 May 2018

Kore-eda Hirokazu’s Masterpiece ‘Shoplifters’ Is the Culmination of His Career

The Japanese auteur talks to IndieWire about his Palme d’Or-winning masterpiece, and how making “Shoplifters” led him to Ethan Hawke.

Nov 20, 2018 2:00 pm /

Film / By Kate Erbland

‘Shoplifters’ First Trailer: Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Heartbreaking Palme d’Or Winner Readies For Oscar Contention

Hot off his best box office performance ever, the Japanese auteur’s latest hit was recently picked by Japan as its best foreign-language Oscar contender.

Oct 5, 2018 1:03 pm /

Film / By David Ehrlich

The titular Amiko played by Sunohara Aira sits at the teacher's desk, chalkboard behind her, in her high school uniform propping her head with one hand seemingly both board and annoyed as she stares right at the camera.

Delirious Anime, Jazzy Erotica, and Radiohead-Obsessed Teenagers: Five Must-See Films at JAPAN CUTS 2018

A new epic from the director of “House,” a Murakami-like sexual odyssey, and a delirious anime highlight the annual fest of Japanese films.

Jul 18, 2018 1:50 pm /

Film / By Kate Erbland

‘The Third Murder’ Trailer: Palme d’Or Winner Hirokazu Kore-eda Breaks From Humanist Cinema for Icy Courtroom Drama

Hot off his Palme d’Or win for his “Shoplifters,” Japan’s greatest living humanist auteur offers up a very different kind of film.

May 31, 2018 10:30 am /

Film / By David Ehrlich

‘Shoplifters’ Review: Kore-eda Hirokazu Is Back With Heart-Shattering Drama About Love & Theft

Kore-eda Hirokazu reaffirms himself as one of the world’s best auteurs with this heartbreaking drama about a different kind of crime family.

May 14, 2018 7:42 am /

Film / By Michael Nordine

‘Shoplifters’ Teaser: Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Latest Family Drama Could Be Cannes-Bound — Watch

It’s being released in Japan on June 8.

Mar 17, 2018 2:53 pm /

Film / By David Ehrlich

‘After The Storm’ Review: Hirokazu Kore-eda Only Makes Great Movies, But This Tender Drama Is One of His Best

The Japanese auteur churns out masterpieces so casually that it can be easy to take them for granted, but his latest is worth celebrating.

Mar 17, 2017 11:57 am /

Film / By Kate Erbland