Yukiko Sode’s Film Opens Cannes Un Certain Regard
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- Yukiko Sode adapted Mieko Kawakami’s novel “All the Lovers in the Night” into a film, describing the process as a continuous, enjoyable exploration of cinematic expression.
- The film premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes this month, coinciding with Japan’s designation as the Marché du Film’s Country of Honor.
- Sode said she feels “deeply honored” that the film was selected for Un Certain Regard during a year when Japanese cinema is in the spotlight.
- Sode emphasized that the selection offers a “test of how far the film can reach across borders and cultures,” highlighting the cross‑cultural ambition of the work.
Why it matters: The Cannes selection gives Sode’s film a high‑profile platform, potentially expanding the international audience for Japanese auteur cinema and validating the director’s approach to visualizing interior monologue. Japanese cultural promoters gain visibility, while the film’s success will hinge on cross‑cultural reception.
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