As I watched the film for the first I could believe how delightful it was. Now I have seen this interview, I want to watch it again. Thank you to everyone who took part in this film. It is a service to humanity.
One of those movies that really deeply touch the heart, and after watching it you are not the same anymore. Thank you! Wish there were more movies like that.
The movie was so emotional and so well crafted. The camera work was subtle but beautifully executed. So glad this movie is getting recognition as it is one of the most thought provoking. emotionally satisfying movie I have seen in recent years. Congratulations to all involved in this masterpiece!!
I am not exaggerating when I say that this interview was the best interview of director and actor I’ve ever seen. I hope to see more of her interviews!
Completely agree - well said. It’s not often you get such an on point interviewer for this and she killed it. And held her own on the stage, hopefully she reads these comments. Excellent interview of one of my favorite movies in years.
So few talanted souls can portray such a wondeful place and make such a blessing movie. Thank you! I have had a great time with my family, even an 8 years old girl loved it
I’m just halfway through and congratulations to the translator, being able to translate live and this quick its not only a proof of his talent and work but also extremelly tiring. Kudos to him.
His touching, long and accomplished smile, the luminous dawn lights,,the trumpeting soul music, I thought that the actor was about to break down in tears..such a high momentum in film history, which will stay with me forever.
Incredible. Only a director like Wim Wenders annd an actor like Koji Yakusho can elevate something so mundane like toilets and make them into fine art.
This is my kind of movie. In my tiny life, I try to recognize the pleasure in simple things. What else is there? I so like this film that I have purchased the Criterion edition recently released. It gives me a quiet joy.
In the rest of the world, public toilets may not seem like anything, but in Japan and especially in Tokyo they are, and Wenders-sensei sure picked the best ones of all to be in his movie (the one that has glass doors that go dark when someone goes in,and become clear again once they get out 🤩)
the day after I watched the movie I had lunch on my park bench in Little Haiti while feeding the chicken that I always feed, when suddenly the overture to Akahige popped in my brain and I wept a few tears in honor of all those people who do great work
Gosh, he aged so well (I thought he was old when Paris Texas came out), aged so well actually that Wes Anderson should put him into one of his films with a cameo (with the moustache), or even better, base a complete character on him.
I understand how this film may have been deeply moving and profound to Westerners not familiar with Zen Buddhism or Eastern Philosophy. It portrayed a character (almost) reaching enlightenment by limiting his attachments to possessions (and people) to make room for the appreciation of his surroundings and beautiful moments in his daily routine. For those familiar with Japanese cinema though, I think most will recognize that many Japanese samurai films have captured the same sense of a quiet life of mindfulness better than this because they contrast it with conflict and higher stakes. It was nice to see a character like this put to film in a modern setting but I'm not sure the cinematography and story structure were quite Oscar worthy for a feature film. At least to me, it felt like it was missing something, even though I understand that it was meant to be extremely subtle and open to interpretation.
I just sat thru this boring film and almost walked out 5 times. It's simply way too slow and repetitive, the directors eye for Japans charm is not much more than that of a tourist. The half hour we sat thru stupid wake up and front door scenes (obviously filmed at the same time), could have been handled in 5 mins. Ok so the protagonist is probably a JOHATSU - big deal, what a revelation! As an audience we don't care about some clever insights you read on the internet. 1000 hard copy photos of trees is simply inconceivable! Shadows upon shadows under the bridge is not going to save this sleeping pill. The restaurant scene was probably the last chance to pull this crock together - but fails with another inconceivable dialogue. Nice try, but I think you have missed the target.
translator is amazing. always fascinating how they are able to do so at the moment.
As I watched the film for the first I could believe how delightful it was. Now I have seen this interview, I want to watch it again. Thank you to everyone who took part in this film. It is a service to humanity.
One of those movies that really deeply touch the heart, and after watching it you are not the same anymore. Thank you! Wish there were more movies like that.
The movie was so emotional and so well crafted. The camera work was subtle but beautifully executed. So glad this movie is getting recognition as it is one of the most thought provoking. emotionally satisfying movie I have seen in recent years. Congratulations to all involved in this masterpiece!!
I am not exaggerating when I say that this interview was the best interview of director and actor I’ve ever seen. I hope to see more of her interviews!
Not kidding, this may be my favorite movie of all time. I think about it daily. Watched it 4x so far. Just beautiful and brilliant.
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Tip of the hat to the interviewer; she asks smart, well structured questions on a stage with heavyweights where it’s hard to hold your own.
YES. I love how she builds the questions.
Completely agree - well said. It’s not often you get such an on point interviewer for this and she killed it. And held her own on the stage, hopefully she reads these comments. Excellent interview of one of my favorite movies in years.
So few talanted souls can portray such a wondeful place and make such a blessing movie. Thank you!
I have had a great time with my family, even an 8 years old girl loved it
I’m just halfway through and congratulations to the translator, being able to translate live and this quick its not only a proof of his talent and work but also extremelly tiring. Kudos to him.
He’s writing in shorthand
It's quite incredible really, i admire his ability to translate rather longer answers in detail using notes.
Such a good interview！！Thank you！！！❤
His touching, long and accomplished smile, the luminous dawn lights,,the trumpeting soul music, I thought that the actor was about to break down in tears..such a high momentum in film history, which will stay with me forever.
Incredible. Only a director like Wim Wenders annd an actor like Koji Yakusho can elevate something so mundane like toilets and make them into fine art.
First let’s give it up for the amazing seamless translater
No kidding.. Real Time Translation-with the speed of sound.
My autistic brain couldn't even process what they're saying unless I replay the section 2-3 times (I'm not English speaker)
This is my kind of movie. In my tiny life, I try to recognize the pleasure in simple things. What else is there?
I so like this film that I have purchased the Criterion edition recently released. It gives me a quiet joy.
In the rest of the world, public toilets may not seem like anything, but in Japan and especially in Tokyo they are, and Wenders-sensei sure picked the best ones of all to be in his movie (the one that has glass doors that go dark when someone goes in,and become clear again once they get out 🤩)
Absolutely wonderful movie and the connection and the mutual respect between these two gentlemen speaks for itself.
the day after I watched the movie I had lunch on my park bench in Little Haiti while feeding the chicken that I always feed, when suddenly the overture to Akahige popped in my brain and I wept a few tears in honor of all those people who do great work
Thank you very much for this journey! I loved the every aspect of it!
I put this movie off for a long time. I watched it recently as fall starts to hint at the winter to come- and it brightened up my dark evening.
Gosh, he aged so well (I thought he was old when Paris Texas came out), aged so well actually that Wes Anderson should put him into one of his films with a cameo (with the moustache), or even better, base a complete character on him.
He spoke in Zurich in
march 2019 when Bruno Ganz
died. You won't believe how
beautiful he was, and how
wonderful he spoke .
I was'nt capable understand a Word 'cause I don't speak The language, but The actor's expressions made The mensagem clear to me.
I loved!
Koji Im loving your work from Spain, congratulations!
Love Wim Wenders! Love Love Love ❤
関係者の皆様、素晴らしい映画を有難うございます。浅草ロケ地行きましたよ。後日、渋谷区のトイレもみたいです。映画4回観ました。
❤ what's a wonderful interview!
So happy to see Perri moderating this q & a😂
For kings of the road Wim told actor Rüdiger Vogler to shit on film. The result left the cast and crew breathless. It's a masterpiece
best scene ever
Lots of love from India ❤
I understand how this film may have been deeply moving and profound to Westerners not familiar with Zen Buddhism or Eastern Philosophy. It portrayed a character (almost) reaching enlightenment by limiting his attachments to possessions (and people) to make room for the appreciation of his surroundings and beautiful moments in his daily routine. For those familiar with Japanese cinema though, I think most will recognize that many Japanese samurai films have captured the same sense of a quiet life of mindfulness better than this because they contrast it with conflict and higher stakes. It was nice to see a character like this put to film in a modern setting but I'm not sure the cinematography and story structure were quite Oscar worthy for a feature film. At least to me, it felt like it was missing something, even though I understand that it was meant to be extremely subtle and open to interpretation.
Der Film lehrt einen, wie man
ein gutes Leben führt,
ohne belehrend zu sein.
26:04 also, Patti Smith - ‘Redondo Beach’ is an odd inclusion on the soundtrack. It’s a tragic song about suicide.
I enjoyed the film very much but the final shot reminded me of the end of "Call me by Your Name" which had more emotional impact for me personally.
It’s kind of similar to the final shot of Michael Clayton as well. For me personally the final shot of Perfect Days was the best of all of them
Tampopo!❤
When boring stuff gets interesting, then important stuff get's boring😮
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Hey. I know the translator. 😊
Most everyday routines in films are not seen as positive
I would love to have felt the same way a lot of people felt watching this film. I didn't feel anything. A very banal film.
I just sat thru this boring film and almost walked out 5 times. It's simply way too slow and repetitive, the directors eye for Japans charm is not much more than that of a tourist. The half hour we sat thru stupid wake up and front door scenes (obviously filmed at the same time), could have been handled in 5 mins. Ok so the protagonist is probably a JOHATSU - big deal, what a revelation! As an audience we don't care about some clever insights you read on the internet. 1000 hard copy photos of trees is simply inconceivable! Shadows upon shadows under the bridge is not going to save this sleeping pill. The restaurant scene was probably the last chance to pull this crock together - but fails with another inconceivable dialogue. Nice try, but I think you have missed the target.
you're literally the reason this film was made lmfao
Poor you!
It's definitely not everybody's cup of tea.
It was made for people who have feelings.. You just stick to your action movies.. This is so above you your the problem not the movie..
Are you American?