Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy
Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy | |
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Japanese | 偶然と想像 |
Hepburn | Gūzen to Sōzō |
Literally | Coincidence and imagination |
Directed by | Ryusuke Hamaguchi |
Written by | Ryusuke Hamaguchi |
Starring | |
Release date |
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Running time | 121 minutes |
Country | Japan |
Language | Japanese |
Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy (偶然と想像, Gūzen to Sōzō, lit. "coincidence and imagination") is a 2021 Japanese anthology romantic drama film written and directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi. The film stars , Kiyohiko Shibukawa, and as the lead actresses of each of the anthology's three segements.[1]
The film had its world premiere at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival on March 4, 2021.[1] It won the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize.
Cast[]
The cast includes:[2]
- Kotone Furukawa as Meiko
- Kiyohiko Shibukawa as Segawa
- Katsuki Mori as Nao
- Fusako Urabe as Moka
- Aoba Kawai as Nana
- Ayumu Nakajima as Kazuaki
- Hyunri as Tsugumi
- Shouma Kai as Sasaki
Release[]
On February 11, 2021, the Berlin International Film Festival announced that the film would have its worldwide premiere at the 71st festival in the Berlinale Competition section, in March 2021.[3][4] It was also selected in 'Gala Presentation' section at 26th Busan International Film Festival and will be screened in the festival.[5]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Grater, Tom (February 11, 2021). "Berlinale Unveils Competition Line-Up: New Pics From Daniel Bruhl, Celine Sciamma, Radu Jude, Xavier Beauvois & Hong Sang-soo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 21, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (February 11, 2021). "Berlin Film Festival Unveils Competition Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ Press Office (February 11, 2021). "Feb 11, 2021 Competition – Reshaping Cinematic Forms". Berlin International Film Festival. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ "2021 Program". BIFF. September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
External links[]
- 2021 films
- Japanese-language films
- 2021 LGBT-related films
- 2021 romantic drama films
- Japanese anthology films
- Japanese drama films
- Japanese films
- Japanese LGBT-related films
- LGBT-related drama films
- Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize winners