From Variety · Naman Ramachandran · · 40s
Kore-eda Hirokazu Explains Why He Never Films Children Crying
Japanese director Kore-eda Hirokazu reveals why he avoids filming children crying in his films.
In brief
Japanese director Kore-eda Hirokazu reveals why he avoids filming children crying in his films. Kore-eda Hirokazu says he never films children crying to focus on their smiles after viewers watch. Originally reported by Variety.
Kore-eda Hirokazu
Japanese director Kore-eda Hirokazu says he never films children crying in his movies.
“It’s not that I can’t, or that it’s difficult. I don’t shoot it”
Why He Avoids Crying
He wants viewers to remember a child’s smile after finishing the film, not their cry.
“The ideal is that after viewers finish watching, they remember that child’s smile and cry.”
Singapore International Film Festival
Kore-eda Hirokazu made this statement at the festival’s In Conversation event on Saturday.
What matters most
Kore-eda Hirokazu says he never films children crying to focus on their smiles after viewers watch.
