Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda won the Palme d’Or at Cannes for Shoplifters, a critically acclaimed family drama with unguessable plot. Photo: EPA
‘Shoplifters’ director Hirokazu Kore-eda won top prize at Cannes, then faced fury for shaming Japan
Cannes acclaim quickly turned to criticism for Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda
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Asian cinema: Japanese films
Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda won the Palme d’Or at Cannes for Shoplifters, a critically acclaimed family drama with unguessable plot. Photo: EPA