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Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “All of a Sudden” Chosen as Japan’s Entry for Best International Feature at the 99th Oscars
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Japan’s Motion Picture Producers Association has announced that Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Japanese‑French drama “All of a Sudden” will represent the country in the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The film, which premiered at Cannes to an 11‑minute standing ovation and earned a shared Best Actress award for Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto, marks the second Hamaguchi work to compete after the 2022 win by “Drive My Car.”
Key points
The selection was confirmed by the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (Eiren).
“All of a Sudden” is a Japanese‑French language drama directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi.
The film opened at Cannes, receiving an 11‑minute standing ovation and a joint Best Actress prize for its leads.
The story follows Marie‑Lou, a care‑facility director, and Mari, a Japanese theater director, as they collaborate on a new philosophy of elder care.
This is the second Hamaguchi film to represent Japan, following the Oscar‑winning “Drive My Car” five years earlier.
What sources agree on
Ryusuke Hamaguchi directed the film titled “All of a Sudden.”
Japan has submitted the film as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.
The Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (Eiren) announced the selection.
The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and received an 11‑minute standing ovation.
Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto each won a Best Actress award for their performances at Cannes.
The film’s plot centers on a care‑facility director and a Japanese theater director working together on a new care philosophy.
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Oscars: Japan Selects Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘All Of A Sudden’ For International Feature Film Race
