In 2021, an epic three-hour Japanese film captured the hearts of viewers around the world: Drive My Car. The winner of the Best Screenplay Award at the Cannes Film Festival that year, Drive My Car went on to get nods at the Oscars, with nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and a win for Best International Feature Film. The mastermind behind Drive My Car is Ryusuke Hamaguchi, who first gained traction domestically in Japan when he was in graduate school.
Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi on Following His Instincts
