Koreeda's Film Wins 5 Collateral Awards at Venice
Venice, Italy, Sept. 12 (Jiji Press)--Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda's "Look Back" has won five collateral awards at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. Koreeda's film, which is about two girls united by their passion for comics, was in competition for the Golden Lion, the top prize of the film festival. Its awards ceremony was held on the island of Lido in Venice, northern Ita...
Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda's film "Look Back" emerged victorious from the Venice International Film Festival, securing five separate accolades alongside its main competitor. The narrative of "Look Back," centered around two young women driven by their shared love for comics, faced off against other contenders in the prestigious event.
The awards ceremony took place on Saturday night on the picturesque island of Lido, near Venice in northern Italy. The five accolades, granted by external entities unbeknownst to the festival, include the CinemaSara Award. The Golden Lion for Best Film was awarded to Danish director May el-Toukhy's "Woman Unknown." In contrast, Koreeda's "Look Back" took home the Leoncino d'Oro Award, a unique recognition determined by a panel of high school students and others.
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