PERFECT DAYS

directed by Wim Wenders

Preview Screening
Japan | 2023 | 123 mins
Narrative Feature

Synopsis

Master filmmaker Wim Wenders’ new feature film, in Preview during New York Film Week.

Hirayama seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of toilets in Tokyo. Outside of his very structured everyday routine he enjoys his passion for music and for books. And he loves trees and takes photos of them. A series of unexpected encounters gradually reveal more of his past. A deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in the everyday world around us.

Credits

Director: Wim Wenders
Cast: Kôji Yakusho, Min Tanaka, Tokio Emoto, Aoi Yamada, Sayuri Ishikawa, Arisa Nakano, Yumi Aso, Tomokazu Miura
Screenwriters: Wim Wenders, Takuma Takasaki
Producers: Koji Yanai, Wim Wenders, Takuma Takasaki
Executive Producer: Kôji Yakusho
Editor: Toni Froschhammer
Cinematographer/Director of Photography: Franz Lustig

 

Screening schedule

Wednesday, October 25 2023
7:00 PM
Cobble Hill Cinemas
265 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Language

Japanese, with English subtitles

Festivals

Cannes Film Festival 2023

About the Director

Wim Wenders is a renowned German filmmaker and photographer known for his distinctive contributions to the world of cinema. He was born on August 14, 1945, in Düsseldorf, West Germany.

Wenders’ career spans several decades and includes a diverse range of films that have earned him critical acclaim and a prominent place in international cinema. He is often associated with the New German Cinema movement, which emerged in the late 1960s and emphasized innovative storytelling and artistic freedom.

Some of Wim Wenders’ most notable films include “Wings of Desire” (1987), a poetic exploration of angels in Berlin, which became a cult classic; “Paris, Texas” (1984), a deeply moving drama about identity and family; and “Buena Vista Social Club” (1999), a documentary capturing the music and culture of Cuba.

Throughout his career, Wenders has received numerous awards and honors, including the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and multiple Academy Award nominations. He is celebrated for his ability to blend storytelling with striking visual imagery, often exploring themes of identity, longing, and the human condition.

In addition to his work in filmmaking, Wim Wenders is an accomplished photographer, with exhibitions of his photography held around the world. His multidisciplinary approach to art has made him a respected figure in both the cinematic and artistic communities.

Wim Wenders continues to be a prolific filmmaker and artist, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema with his unique and thought-provoking contributions.