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"Our Little Sister" Sweeps Four Awards ~ The 39th Japan Academy Film Prize Awards Ceremony
The 39th Japan Academy Awards ceremony was held on March 4 at the Grand Prince New Takanawa in Minato Ward, Tokyo. The film "Our Little Sister" (produced by Fuji Television, Shogakukan, Toho, and GAGA), directed by Hirokazu Koreeda, won the Best Picture award. The film also won Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Lighting, securing a record four awards. It received 12 Excellence Awards across 11 categories (including two for Best Supporting Actress).
While many of Kore-eda's works feature original screenplays, "Our Little Sister" is based on the manga by Akimi Yoshida. The director, captivated by the story, adapted it into a film that portrays the bond between four sisters alongside the beautiful seasons of Kamakura.
Taking the stage, Director Kore-eda expressed his joy: "I've been making films for 20 years, but it's only been two years since I started being invited here. I always thought the Japan Academy Awards were something that happened to other people. I've been reminded that I want to work hard myself to help make this event even more wonderful."
The Best Animation Film Award went to "The Boy and the Beast" (Production: Nippon TV Network, Studio Chizu, KADOKAWA, Toho, VAP, Dentsu Inc., Yomiuri TV Broadcasting, D.N. Dream Partners, STV・MMT・SDT・CTV・HTV・FBS).
Other major Best Awards are as follows (honorifics omitted):
Best Screenplay: Shin Adachi, "100 Yen Love"
Best Actor: Kazunari Ninomiya, "Living with Mother"
Best Actress: Sakura Ando "100 Yen Love"
Best Supporting Actor: Masahiro Motoki "The Longest Day in Japan"
Best Supporting Actress: Kuroki Haru "Living with Mother"
See the full list of winners here (Japan Academy Awards official website).
"The Boy and the Beast"
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