On today’s episode of the podcast, we discuss Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase who has been programmed at the Cannes Film Festival more than almost any other director this century, and why she’s one of the best and most under-appreciated filmmakers.

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On today’s episode of the podcast, we discuss Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase who has been programmed at the Cannes Film Festival more than almost any other director this century, and why she’s one of the best and most under-appreciated filmmakers.
Naomi Kawase is one of the most prolific women directors in international cinema and a multiple award winner at the Cannes film festival. Yet her films have rarely been given the critical attention they deserve. In this episode, we look at her latest film True Mothers, re-visit the divisive Still the Water, and discuss other highlights from her filmography.
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