Hirokazu Kore-Eda (Screen Talk)

One of the most vital and incisive contemporary filmmakers reflects on his award winning drama Like Father, Like Son and his wider career.

Comparisons with Ozu are obvious, and repeatedly rejected by the director, but Hirokazu Kore-eda films sear the soul. Like Father, Like Son, a tale of babies swapped at birth, is his biggest commercial hit, and it’s analysed here in detail. Hirokazu's thoughtful and contemplative responses are enlightening, and cover films including Afterlife and Maborosi.