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Kore-eda's Sci-Fi Drama Earns Cannes Ovation
16 May
Summary
- Hirokazu Kore-eda's new film explores grief through a couple adopting a humanoid.
- The drama received a 3.5-minute standing ovation at Cannes.
- This marks Kore-eda's return to Cannes after winning Best Screenplay in 2023.
Director Hirokazu Kore-eda's new film, "Sheep in the Box," premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving a warm reception that included a 3.5-minute standing ovation. The movie is a near-future drama set in Japan, focusing on a couple grappling with the loss of their son.
In their grief, the couple, played by Ayase Haruka and Yamamoto Daigo, welcomes an advanced infant humanoid into their home. This sci-fi departure explores profound questions about parenthood and coping with bereavement. The film marks Kore-eda's return to Cannes after his 2023 success with "Monster."
Kore-eda is a highly decorated filmmaker at Cannes, with seven previous films featured at the festival. His past accolades include the Palme d'Or for "Shoplifters" and a Best Screenplay award for "Monster" in 2023, cementing his status as a prominent figure in international cinema.
