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Distributor Neon is actively campaigning for both lead actresses of Ryusuke Hamaguchi's French-language drama 'All of a Sudden', targeting best actress and supporting actress categories ahead of the awards season.
Tao Okamoto made history at Cannes, as Japanese filmmakers and producers look towards embracing collaboration as the future of the industry, signaling a new global push for Japanese cinema.
The Cannes Film Festival awarded the Best Director prize ex aequo to Pawel Pawlikowski and the Spanish directing duo 'Los Javis'. The festival also saw Tao Okamoto share the Best Actress award, a first for a Japanese actor.
Tao Okamoto and Virginie Efira discuss Ryusuke Hamaguchi's epic three-hour film 'All of a Sudden', which delves into themes of life, death, and the failures of capitalism, impacting the stars' lives.
Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi's new film 'All of a Sudden,' starring Cannes Best Actress winners Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto, opens in theaters, presenting a meditation on mortality through a budding friendship.
Tao Okamoto, the first Japanese actress to win Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival, will hold a press conference alongside co-recipient Virginie Efira and director Ryusuke Hamaguchi.
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival concluded with its closing ceremony, where awards were presented to various filmmakers and actors, including Paweł Pawlikowski for Best Director and Tao Okamoto for Best Actress. The event also featured celebrity appearances on the red carpet and an honorary Palme d'Or for Barbra Streisand.
Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film 'All of a Sudden' is reviewed as a poignant study of the human condition, highlighted by the chemistry between its leads, Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto.
Japanese actress and model Tao Okamoto made history at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, winning the Best Actress award for her role in Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film 'All of a Sudden'.
The Cannes Film Festival saw John Travolta receive an honorary Palme, while several new films, including "Gentle Monster" starring Léa Seydoux, premiered to critical attention. Discussions also covered the festival's overall focus and celebrity appearances.