May 13 (News On Japan) –
The Cannes Film Festival opened this week with three Japanese films nominated for the festival’s top prize, the Palme d’Or, including ‘Sheep in the Box’ directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, ‘Nagi Notes’ directed by Koji Fukada, and ‘Suddenly Feeling Unwell’ directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi.
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It marks the first time in 25 years that three Japanese films have been selected for the competition section at the Cannes festival, raising expectations that Japan could claim its first Palme d’Or victory in eight years.
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