‘A glimpse into deep shadows’ behind the artwork of kabuki: ‘Kokuho’ director on his Japanese megahit – Entry Asia

It is a story of artwork, rivalry and bloodlines. Japan’s megahit and Oscar hopeful “Kokuho” is coming to the French field workplace at Christmas. It follows the lifetime of a person born the son of a yakuza boss who goes on to grow to be a “residing nationwide treasure” within the hereditary world of kabuki, a centuries-old stage artwork carried out solely by males. Forward of its French launch, FRANCE 24’s Yuka Royer sits down with director Sang-il Lee.