Synopsis
Yusuke Kafuku, a stage actor and director, unable to cope with the loss of his beloved wife, accepts to direct Uncle Vanja at a theater festival in Hiroshima. There he meets Misaki, an introverted young woman, appointed to drive his car. In between rides, secrets from the past get unveiled and heartfelt confessions are uttered.
Sunday, 05.12.2021 – 8.00 pm, delphi LUX, theater 2
Wednesday, 08.12.2021 – 9.15 pm, Kino in der KulturBrauerei, theater 6 – presented by Patrick Wellinski
Credits
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+++ Berlin Premiere +++ |
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| OT: | Doraibu mai kâ | ||
| Director: | Ryûsuke Hamaguchi | ||
| Screenplay: | Haruki Murakami, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, Takamasa Oe | ||
| Country: | Japan 2021 | ||
| Production: | Bitters End, C&I Entertainment, Culture Entertainment | ||
| Cast: | Hidetoshi Nishijima, Toko Miura, Masaki Okada, Reika Kirishima | ||
| Language: | 179 min. | ||
| Sprache: | japanese korean tagalog mandarin indonesian OV / English subtitles | ||
| Distribution Germany: | Rapid Eye Movies | ||
| Festivals: | Cannes, Karlovy Vary, Toronto, San Sebastián, New York, Vancouver, Busan | ||
| Awards: | Cannes Best Screenplay, FIPRESCI and Ecumenical Jury Prize, Gotham Awards Best International Film |
“Drive My Car” is Japan’s 2022 Oscar® Entry (“Best International Feature Film”).