Question 1

What surprising origin story connects Perfect Days to the Tokyo Olympics?

Accepted Answer

The film's nine public toilets were built for the planned 2020 Summer Olympics. After pandemic delays, a Fast Retailing executive sought to promote them internationally, leading to Wim Wenders being invited to make a documentary—but he chose to create a feature film instead.

Question 2

Which major film festivals featured Perfect Days in 2023?

Accepted Answer

Perfect Days was shown at Cannes Film Festival, Locarno International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, and Telluride Film Festival in 2023.

Question 3

What makes Perfect Days historically significant for Japan at the Oscars?

Accepted Answer

It was Japan's official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards, marking the first time a movie not directed by a Japanese filmmaker was nominated as the Japanese entry.

Question 4

What specific books does Hirayama read in the film?

Accepted Answer

Hirayama reads The Wild Palms by William Faulkner, Tree(s) by Aya Koda, and Eleven by Patricia Highsmith.

Question 5

How quickly was the screenplay for Perfect Days written?

Accepted Answer

The screenplay took only three weeks to be written.

Question 6

What surprising origin story connects the film's setting to the Tokyo Olympics?

Accepted Answer

The nine public toilets featured were built to welcome visitors for the planned 2020 Summer Olympics. After pandemic delays, a Fast Retailing executive sought to promote them internationally, leading to Wim Wenders being invited to make a documentary—but he chose to create a feature film instead.

Question 7

Which major film festivals included Perfect Days in their 2023 lineups?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at Cannes Film Festival, Locarno International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival in 2023.

Question 8

What unique distinction does Perfect Days hold regarding Japan's Oscar submissions?

Accepted Answer

It was Japan's official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards, marking the first time a movie not directed by a Japanese filmmaker was nominated as the Japanese entry.

Question 9

What specific books does the main character Hirayama read in the film?

Accepted Answer

Hirayama reads The Wild Palms by William Faulkner, Tree(s) by Aya Koda, and Eleven by Patricia Highsmith.

Question 10

How quickly was the screenplay for Perfect Days written?

Accepted Answer

The screenplay took only three weeks to be written.

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