By ATSUSHI OHARA/ Staff Writer
May 3, 2023 at 08:00 JST
A scene from “Monster” ((c) 2023 Monster Film Committee)
“Monster,” the latest offering from acclaimed director Hirokazu Kore-eda, is in competition for a Palme d’Or in the feature film category at the 76th Cannes International Film Festival that will start on May 16, organizers said.
It marked the seventh time that Kore-eda’s film was chosen for the prestigious event, following “Broker” last year.
“Monster” stars Sakura Ando, and the film’s score was composed by the late Ryuichi Sakamoto, who died in March.
Set in a suburban town, the story depicts an event that appears to be a children’s quarrel but eventually develops into a major incident involving society and the media.
German master Wim Wenders-directed “Perfect Days,” which stars Koji Yakusho and was shot at a public restroom in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, has also been included in the competition.
In addition, Takeshi Kitano’s period drama “Kubi” will be screened in the Cannes Premiere section that was established in 2021.
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