Hirokazu Kore-eda

Director

Born 1962, Hirokazu Kore-eda is a Japanese film director, screenwriter and editor known for contemplative, family-focused dramas. His feature debut was Maboroshi no Hikari (1995). He won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2018 for Shoplifters (Un affare di famiglia).

Recurring elements in Kore-eda's films include slow, contemplative pacing, fixed/static framing, themes of family, memory, loss and social misunderstanding. Feature debut: Maboroshi no Hikari (1995). Major award: Palme d'Or, Cannes Film Festival (2018) for Shoplifters (Un affare di famiglia).

DeBaser reviews praise Kore-eda's quiet, precise filmmaking and recurring themes of family, memory and social misunderstanding. Critics highlight his use of fixed frames, slow rhythm and intimate portraits. Notable works discussed include Maboroshi no Hikari, After Life and Un affare di famiglia.

For:arthouse cinephiles, parents and teachers, film students interested in slow, character-driven cinema

 A film that deserves to be seen by any parent or teacher.

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 If cinema is the art of sculpting time, this is a monument planed with exceptional rigor:

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 What is a family? Is giving birth enough to be a mother?

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 Have you ever wondered what comes after death?

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