Cannes: Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Sheep in the Box’ Premieres to Warm Reception
Hirokazu Kore-eda's latest film, 'Sheep in the Box,' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to a positive reception, receiving a five-minute standing ovation. The film explores themes of grief and artificial intelligence through the story of a couple mourning their son. Kore-eda, a frequent Cannes participant, has previously received accolades for his work at the festival.
- ▪'Sheep in the Box' is a sci-fi drama that imagines a future dominated by artificial intelligence.
- ▪The film features Haruka Ayase and Daigo Yamamoto as a couple dealing with the loss of their son.
- ▪Kore-eda has a history of successful films at Cannes, including 'Shoplifters,' which won the Palme d'Or.
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From left: Daigo, Rimu Kuwaki and Haruka Ayase in 'Sheep in the Box.' Cannes Film Festival Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Sheep in the Box, a sci-fi drama from the Japanese master Hirokazu Kore-eda that is in competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, had its world premiere on Saturday afternoon at the Grand Théâtre Lumière, and received a five-minute standing ovation from the gathered crowd.
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