Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa expressed his feelings about winning the Asian Film of the Year Award.

On the 3rd, a press conference was held at the Shinsegae Centum Hotel in Busan, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the winner of the Asian Film of the Year Award at the 29th Busan International Film Festival.

Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa received the Asian Filmmaker of the Year Award, which is given to the person who showed the most outstanding activity in the development of the Asian film industry and culture.

Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa meets the audience with “The Path of the Snake” and “The Cloud.” The Path of the Snake was adapted and remade from the 1998 film of the same name directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. “Cloud” is a movie that embodies a chain of evil, violence, and collective madness.

Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa said, “I’ve been hearing that I’m a veteran for 40 years while making movies, but the theme has not been decided to the extent that I’m still thinking about what to film next after the movie is over. You and I may have different perceptions to the point that some people say I’m a strange director. I turned 69 this year. I finished two works and introduced them at the festival. Both films are typical genre films and B-class films. I wonder if there is a director who thinks of two movies a year at the age of 69, he said.

He also said, “I’ve visited Busan several times, and I think it’ll be a special year. I received an honorable award. I participated in the splendid opening ceremony. I’ve never seen such a long red carpet before. I had a great time yesterday. Two of my new works will also be screened, making it an unforgettable memory for a lifetime,” he said.

He said, “I also attended the opening ceremony party, and many creators from various countries gathered. My acquaintances also came from Japan. I thought the world film miniature version was the Busan Film Festival. I thought it was a very good seat,” he explained.

Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa began to receive international attention through “Cure” (1997) after his debut in “Gandacheon obscene war” (1983). Later, he won the Cannes Film Festival’s Notable Examination Jury Award for “Tokyo Sonata” (2008) and the Cannes Film Festival’s Notable Examination Director Award for “Travel to the Coast” (2014). He won the Venice Film Festival Award for Best Director for “Spy’s Wife” (2020). Major directing works include “Circuit” (2001), “Bright Future” (2002), and “Scream” (2006).

This year’s Busan Film Festival, which marks its 29th anniversary, will feature 278 films from 63 countries, including 54 community beef screenings. The festival will be held throughout the Seoul Cinema Center on July 11.

[Busan = Reporter Yang Soyoung] [Star Today]