Perfect Days
2023
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Kōji Hashimoto (橋本 広司, Hashimoto Kōji, born 1 January 1956), known professionally as Kōji Yakusho (役所 広司, Yakusho Kōji), is a Japanese actor. He is known internationally for his starring roles in Shall We Dance?
Koji Yakusho is a Japanese actor, director and writer who has starred in films such as Tampopo, Babel and Perfect Days. He has won the Best Actor award at Cannes and collaborated with director Kiyoshi Kurosawa several times.
- January 1, 1
- 1.79 m
- Isahaya, Nagasaki, Japan
Feb 7, 2024 · Wim Wenders' Oscar-nominated film follows a Japanese public toilet cleaner's daily life and his encounters with people and music. Koji Yakusho delivers a sublime performance as the stoic but complex protagonist, turning everyday routines into something euphoric and profound.
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Oct 25, 2023 · ‘Perfect Days’ Star Koji Yakusho on the Making of Wim Wenders’ Oscar Contender. The Japanese screen icon, a longtime favorite for fans of world cinema, won Cannes' best actor prize for...
Dec 10, 2023 · The Japanese actor talks about his collaboration with Wim Wenders, his character's past and philosophy, and his envy for Hirayama's simple life. Perfect Days is a Tokyo-set film that won the Cannes best actor award for Yakusho.
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Feb 7, 2024 · The Japanese actor talks about his role as a public toilet attendant in Wim Wenders' film, the meaning of komorebi, and his emotional final scene. He also reveals his reaction to winning Best Actor at Cannes and his upcoming projects.
Koji Yakusho is an acclaimed and famed Japanese actor who has appeared in many notable films, including Tampopo, Unagi and Babel, but may be best known internationally for his role in Shall We Dance, which at the time of its release was Asia's biggest film export.
