Hamaguchi Ryusuke on Cannes Palme d’Or Contender ‘All of a Sudden’: ‘What I Was Moved By Was What Was in the Book Itself’
Hamaguchi Ryusuke's film 'All of a Sudden' premiered at Cannes, receiving a standing ovation that he approached with caution. The film, adapted from a correspondence about mortality, features performances that deeply moved the lead actors. Hamaguchi expressed happiness in witnessing their emotional reactions, indicating the film's acceptance by the audience.
- ▪The film 'All of a Sudden' competes for the Cannes Palme d'Or.
- ▪It is loosely based on letters exchanged between a dying philosopher and a medical anthropologist.
- ▪Hamaguchi's project took five years to develop and is his first primarily set outside Japan.
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Home Film Festivals May 21, 2026 10:14pm PT Hamaguchi Ryusuke on Cannes Palme d’Or Contender ‘All of a Sudden’: ‘What I Was Moved By Was What Was in the Book Itself’ By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Hamaguchi Ryusuke on Cannes Palme d’Or Contender ‘All of a Sudden’: ‘What I Was Moved By Was What Was in the Book Itself’ 8 seconds ago ‘Slow Horses’ Star Antonio Aakeel Makes Directorial Debut With Short Film ‘Lessons in Pretending’ (EXCLUSIVE) 22 minutes ago ‘Miracle in Cell No. 7’ Helmer Lee Hwan-kyung Sets ‘Gasigogi’ With Falcon Pictures (EXCLUSIVE) 3 hours ago See All WireImage Hamaguchi Ryusuke watched the standing ovation after the Cannes premiere of “All of a Sudden” with a degree of caution.
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