Category: Kore-eda, Hirokazu

‘Monster’ Review: Uncovering a Mother-Son Japanese Mystery

This drama from Hirokazu Kore-eda traces a series of events from the perspectives of a single mother, her preteen son and his fifth-grade teacher.
Scenes From Cannes: Vigilant Steve McQueen, Misguided Maïwenn

“Occupied City,” a documentary from the “12 Years a Slave” filmmaker, proves ambitious. “Jeanne du Barry,” with Johnny Depp, was an unfortunate kickoff.
Cannes Film Festival 2023 Lineup Includes Wes Anderson and Todd Haynes Movies

Over 50 movies will be screened at the event, including Johnny Depp’s first major film since a defamation trial and Martin Scorsese’s latest epic.
‘Broker’ Review: It Takes a Village to Sell a Child

The New York Times – Movies:
Filmed in South Korea, the new movie from Hirokazu Kore-Eda turns a potentially grim tale into a poignant road picture.

‘Monster’ Review: Uncovering a Mother-Son Japanese Mystery