Public number: those things in Japan2019-12-10
(Text, Picture/A Point) On December 7, the new work "First Love" by Takashi Miike was screened at the 4th Macau International Film Festival and Awards Ceremony. The "Ambush on Ten Sides" screening unit selected three films from all over the world. Genre movies, "First Love" is one of them.
Director Takashi Miike , actors Masataka Kubota, Becky, San Yang infield together to Macau Cultural Center attended the festival day activities.
On the afternoon of the 7th, the four chief creators accepted a group interview for international media. Faced with the question of "Is the production of films with a wide range of subjects influenced by Hong Kong films?" Director Miike replied: "I want to be Bruce Lee rather than a film director! Because I have watched a lot of Kung Fu movies since I was a child Before I became a director, I was affected as a person." When asked about the role, Kubota Masataka said: "It took a day to shoot the gym scene, and the game scene the day before, it was very physically difficult. . But, because it’s the boxer character that I want to do, I work hard to do it! (laughs)"
When asked about where he was surprised by participating in this work, Seiyo Uchino successively expressed his surprise at the director’s thoughts: "First of all, I was surprised that the furniture store I often went to became the stage for filming. Second, the director showed me from the parking lot 2. Lou Feiche’s storytelling was shocked. I was very moved by the director’s whimsical ideas, and I felt that I had encountered a good movie."
Becky talked about his feelings about participating in this work and was very moved: "First of all, I am really happy to be able to appear in this work. I greeted the long-awaited director Miike, and immediately agreed to let me play. When I broke out of feelings during the performance. Everyone rendered the atmosphere very well. It is neither too bright nor too dark. It is easy to perform in an atmosphere suitable for the scene."
In addition, when asked about his impression of the Macau International Film Festival, Kubota, who attended the Macau International Film Festival for the first time, said: “I even suspect that Macau is using 100% electricity, which is too stressful! I hope that more overseas audiences can watch movies in the future. No matter what the subject matter, you can feel the fun of the movie.” And director Miike, who participated in the first Macau International Film Festival with “Mole Song Hong Kong Rhapsody” in 2016, said: “From the first time I became nervous when I came to Macau (laughs). I think the Macau Film Festival has been held for 4 years and it has grown up, and I am looking forward to it in the future." Regarding the question "What is the difference between Director Miike and other directors", three All actors expressed their admiration for the director. Kubota: "Director Miike is so good that it hasn't changed for 10 years, and he enjoys more than anyone in various scenes." Uchino: "The naughty place of the movie is great. Although the Japanese movie's There are many restrictions on the shooting site, but I am very happy to see the director being aggressive, loving the work, and constantly fighting. The attitude of challenging the heights makes everyone want to follow, and the love of director Miike's movies is unique. It's different." Becky: "When shooting a scene of emotional outbursts, when my feelings were mobilized, the director immediately said, "Please turn the camera over." It was the first time that I worked together, and I understood me that way. Thank you so much."
Uchino, who participated in an overseas film festival for the first time, looked forward to the audience’s response: "When I got the script, I felt very imposing. I am looking forward to participating in overseas film festivals and want to see how director Miike’s work is actually accepted. of."
The red carpet event held that evening gathered many audiences and cheers continued. Before and after the start of the red carpet, the four of them responded gently to fans' requests for autographs.
Before the screening of the film, the four people stepped onto the stage to the warm applause and began to give speeches on the stage.
Takashi Miike: "Saturday night, this time today is just right to watch this good work, so stay tuned!"
Masataka Kubota greeted everyone in Cantonese: "Hello everyone! I hope that through this work, the wonderful aspects of Japanese movies can be passed on to more people across the ocean. Because it is our hard work, I hope that people who have watched it will be able to show them to your side. People who have helped themselves feel grateful."
Becky and Uchino Shengyang also greeted them in Cantonese. Becky: "Although I am smiling now, I will turn into a demon-like expression at the beginning of the movie. Please enjoy the contrast. But please don't forget that its essence is'FIRST LOVE'!"
Uchino Shengyang: "I play an old-school gang member, a very violent character who is now almost an endangered species. Because this is an emotional movie, please enjoy it till the end."
Afterwards, the four people took their seats in the auditorium and watched the movie with everyone. In the process of watching the movie, this exciting and interesting film caused bursts of laughter after bursts of laughter. This film is about the professional boxer Reyo Katsushige who encountered a KO in a match with an opponent who shouldn't lose. After learning that he is short of time, he encounters Monica, a drug addicted call girl, and the two are caught The story of being chased all night after entering into a drug smuggling conspiracy. When the ending subtitles slowly typed the name of the starring actor Masataka Kubota, thunderous applause lasted for several minutes from the beginning to the end. Until director Takashi Miike's subtitles disappeared, the audience stood up again to applaud and cheer at the four people. Kubota Masataka said: "I couldn't watch the movie with the audience when I was in Cannes. I was able to watch the movie with everyone today. I'm glad to see everyone laugh wherever they want, and enjoy the movie frankly."
The release of "First Love" ended with the excitement of the audience and actors. This film will be released to public throughout Japan on February 28, 2020. I hope everyone can see this great work soon!
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