Discussion on Japanese Cinema: Master's Degree Coursewith Award-Shortlisted "Drive My Car" Director, Ryūsuke Hamaguchi
In the world of international cinema, Japan continues to captivate audiences with its unique storytelling and aesthetic sensibilities. Our website offers a platform for new discoveries that transcend physical and conceptual boundaries, showcasing the best of Japan's cinematic offerings.
One such offering is the critically acclaimed film "Drive My Car," which has garnered substantial international acclaim. The film has been voted this year's Golden Globe winner for Best Picture - Non-English Language and Best Picture of 2021 by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association.
On February 1, 2022, film director Ryūsuke Hamaguchi will share his insights on the post-production process of Multi Audio (MA), a crucial step in shaping the auditory experience and emotional impact of Japanese films. This discussion will take place during the final webinar in the Rethinking of MA Webinar Series, titled "MA in Japanese Film: In Conversation with Film Director Ryūsuke Hamaguchi."
For those interested in attending, registration can be done online. The event is in partnership with UCLA's Terasaki Center, UCLA's xLab, University of Washington's Japanese Studies program, Asia Society of Southern California, and Japan America Society of Southern California.
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The concept of MA, which translates to "negative space," is a core philosophy in Japanese culture where absence can be as important as presence. This philosophy can be observed most directly in traditions of architecture and interior design.
The Rethinking of MA webinar series includes three previously aired webinars, and the event "MA in Japanese Film" is still to be held. Ryūsuke Hamaguchi is an award-winning filmmaker, with his film "Drive My Car" shortlisted for the Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category.
"Drive My Car" is now in theaters nationwide, offering viewers a chance to immerse themselves in this captivating film before the upcoming webinar. The film's success further underscores the importance of Multi Audio in creating immersive and impactful cinematic experiences.
For detailed insights from the webinar specifically, we recommend accessing the webinar transcript or official summary for information on how MA was addressed in relation to Hamaguchi’s approach to sound in Japanese cinema.
- The art of filmmaking in Japan is showcased on our platform, offering a glimpse into the country's unique cinematic traditions.
- This year, the critically acclaimed film "Drive My Car" won the Golden Globe for Best Picture - Non-English Language and was also named Best Picture of 2021 by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association.
- On February 1, 2022, film director Ryūsuke Hamaguchi will discuss the post-production process of Multi Audio (MA) in a webinar titled "MA in Japanese Film: In Conversation with Film Director Ryūsuke Hamaguchi."
- The concept of MA, a core philosophy in Japanese culture, is both a physical and philosophical presence in Japan's architecture and design.
- "Drive My Car" is an immersive cinematic experience with its success attributed to the use of Multi Audio, showcasing its importance in creating impactful films.
- The Rethinking of MA webinar series includes three previously aired webinars and the event "MA in Japanese Film" is still to be held.
- Ryūsuke Hamaguchi is an award-winning filmmaker and his film "Drive My Car" was shortlisted for the Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category.
