Matsue Tetsuaki documents the making of SHARA, focusing on the emotional journey of the 2 lead actors - both amateurs - through the tight 2-week long shoot as they grapple with their roles, the tense atmosphere of the film, and Kawase’s unique directorial style.
SHARA will be screened on 28 Aug at 7.30pm and 30 Aug at 2.15pm.

Distribution: Matsue Tetsuaki


SCREENING · 31 Aug Sun 11.00am (Part of a DOUBLE-BILL screening)


Meet MATSUE Tetsuaki - our guest director at this festival through an introduction, Q&As and discussions.

OTHER FILM BY MATSUE Tetsuaki
- EVERY JAPANESE WOMAN MAKES HER OWN CURRY

SUMMER VACATION WITH NAOMI KAWASE
2003, Japan, 67 min, Colour, Digital, PG
Directed by MATSUE Tetsuaki