Cinemateket presents a film series dedicated to acclaimed Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi, one of the most important voices in contemporary Japanese cinema. Known for his deeply human storytelling and long, intimate conversations between characters, Hamaguchi gained international recognition with films such as Drive My Car and Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy.
The program explores both early works and later highlights, including films like Passion, Happy Hour, and The Depths, offering a rare chance to experience Hamaguchi’s evolving style on the big screen. Selected screenings include contextual introductions by Mette Holm or a Japanese dinner at restaurant SULT.
