Oscars: Japan Selects ‘All of a Sudden’ for International Feature Race

Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s “All of a Sudden” has been selected as Japan’s entry in the international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards, the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (Eiren) has revealed. The selection marks the second time a Hamaguchi film has represented Japan in the category, five years after “Drive My Car” won the […]

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  1. Most Awarded Japanese Directors: Akira Kurosawa, Hayao Miyazaki, and Ryusuke Hamaguchi are among the most recognized Japanese directors at the Oscars, with Kurosawa and Miyazaki receiving honorary awards and competitive wins, and Hamaguchi winning for International Feature Film.
  2. Top Japanese Films Honored at the Oscars: Key Japanese films to receive Oscar recognition include 'Rashomon' with an honorary award, 'Departures' and 'Drive My Car' for Best International Feature, with 'Drive My Car' also making history as a Best Picture nominee.
  3. Japan's International Feature Film Ranking: Japan ranks among the top countries in the International Feature Film category with 5 wins and 18 nominations, placing fourth in total nominations.

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