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Cannes - Opening Red Carpet AM

Cannes - Opening Red Carpet AM

Hirokazu Koreeda attending the Opening Ceremony and "Leave One Day" Premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2025, in Cannes, southern France. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Opening Red Carpet AM

Cannes - Opening Red Carpet AM

Hirokazu Koreeda attending the Opening Ceremony and "Leave One Day" Premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2025, in Cannes, southern France. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda Film exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - A poster of Hirokazu Koreeda's film is seen on the street in Shanghai, China, September 12, 2024. In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Osaka, the Hirokazu Koreeda Film Exhibition, organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, landed at Tianshan Cinema of Hongqiao Art Center.

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Japan PM Kishida

Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (L) and Palme d'Or-winning film director Hirokazu Koreeda are pictured at a meeting with middle school students at a film-making workshop in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2024, aimed at promoting the country's content industry. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Kishida

Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (L) and Palme d'Or-winning film director Hirokazu Koreeda (C) converse with middle school students at a film-making workshop in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2024, with the premier's intention to promote the country's content industry. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Kishida

Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C, L) and Palme d'Or-winning film director Hirokazu Koreeda (C, R) converse with middle school students at a film-making workshop in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2024, with the premier's intention to promote the country's content industry. (Pool photo)

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Cannes film festival

Cannes film festival

Japanese screenwriter Yuji Sakamoto (R) poses with director Hirokazu Koreeda at Haneda airport in Tokyo on May 29, 2023, after Sakamoto received this year's best screenplay award at the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 27 for "Kaibutsu" (Monster), directed by Koreeda.

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Cannes film festival

Cannes film festival

Japanese screenwriter Yuji Sakamoto (R) poses with director Hirokazu Koreeda at Haneda airport in Tokyo on May 29, 2023, after Sakamoto received this year's best screenplay award at the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 27 for "Kaibutsu" (Monster), directed by Koreeda.

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Cannes film festival

Cannes film festival

Japanese screenwriter Yuji Sakamoto meets the press at Haneda airport in Tokyo on May 29, 2023, after receiving this year's best screenplay award at the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 27 for "Kaibutsu" (Monster), directed by Hirokazu Koreeda.

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Cannes film festival

Cannes film festival

Japanese screenwriter Yuji Sakamoto (R) and director Hirokazu Koreeda meet the press at Haneda airport in Tokyo on May 29, 2023, after Sakamoto received this year's best screenplay award at the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 27 for "Kaibutsu" (Monster), directed by Koreeda.

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Cannes film festival

Cannes film festival

Japanese screenwriter Yuji Sakamoto meets the press at Haneda airport in Tokyo on May 29, 2023, after receiving this year's best screenplay award at the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 27 for "Kaibutsu" (Monster), directed by Hirokazu Koreeda.

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Cannes Closing Ceremony DB

Cannes Closing Ceremony DB

Hirokazu Koreeda and Sakura Andō attending the closing ceremony red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 27, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan's Sakamoto win's best screenplay award at Cannes

Japan's Sakamoto win's best screenplay award at Cannes

Japanese playwright Yuji Sakamoto (front) and Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda react to the audience after the film "Monster" (Kaibutsu) directed by Koreeda and its screenplay written by Sakamoto received a standing ovation following its premiere at the Cannes film festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 17, 2023. Sakamoto won this year's best screenplay award for the film.

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Japan's Sakamoto wins best screenplay award at Cannes

Japan's Sakamoto wins best screenplay award at Cannes

Japanese playwright Yuji Sakamoto (L) and director Hirokazu Koreeda attend a press conference at the Cannes film festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 18, 2023. Sakamoto won this year's best screenplay award for the film "Monster" (Kaibutsu), directed by Koreeda.

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Cannes - Closing Ceremony Arrivals

Cannes - Closing Ceremony Arrivals

Hirokazu Koreeda attend the "Elemental" screening and closing ceremony red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 27, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Closing Ceremony Arrivals

Cannes - Closing Ceremony Arrivals

Hirokazu Koreeda and Sakura Ando attends the Elemental screening closing the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 27, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Closing Ceremony Arrivals

Cannes - Closing Ceremony Arrivals

Hirokazu Koreeda and Sakura Andō attend the "Elemental" screening and closing ceremony red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 27, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Closing Ceremony Arrivals

Cannes - Closing Ceremony Arrivals

Hirokazu Koreeda and Sakura Andō attend the "Elemental" screening and closing ceremony red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 27, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Winners Photocall

Cannes - Winners Photocall

Hirokazu Koreeda poses with the The Award for Best Screenplay for Kaibutsu (Monster) during the Palme D'Or winners photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 27, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Winners Photocall

Cannes - Winners Photocall

Hirokazu Koreeda poses with the The Award for Best Screenplay for Kaibutsu (Monster) during the Palme D'Or winners photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 27, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Winners Photocall

Cannes - Winners Photocall

Hirokazu Koreeda poses with the The Award for Best Screenplay for Kaibutsu (Monster) during the Palme D'Or winners photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 27, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Winners Photocall

Cannes - Winners Photocall

Hirokazu Koreeda poses with the The Award for Best Screenplay for Kaibutsu (Monster) during the Palme D'Or winners photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 27, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Winners Photocall

Cannes - Winners Photocall

Hirokazu Koreeda poses with the The Award for Best Screenplay for Kaibutsu (Monster) during the Palme D'Or winners photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 27, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Winners Photocall

Cannes - Winners Photocall

Hirokazu Koreeda poses with the The Award for Best Screenplay for Kaibutsu (Monster) during the Palme D'Or winners photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 27, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes Closing Red Carpet AM

Cannes Closing Red Carpet AM

Sakura Ando and Hirokazu Koreeda attending the Closing Red Carpet and Elemental Screening as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 27, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes Closing Red Carpet AM

Cannes Closing Red Carpet AM

Sakura Ando and Hirokazu Koreeda attending the Closing Red Carpet and Elemental Screening as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 27, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes Closing Red Carpet AM

Cannes Closing Red Carpet AM

Sakura Ando and Hirokazu Koreeda attending the Closing Red Carpet and Elemental Screening as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 27, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes Closing Red Carpet AM

Cannes Closing Red Carpet AM

Hirokazu Koreeda attending the Closing Red Carpet and Elemental Screening as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 27, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes Closing Ceremony AM

Cannes Closing Ceremony AM

The Award for Best Screenplay to Hirokazu Koreeda for 'Monster' during the Closing Ceremony as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 27, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes Closing Ceremony AM

Cannes Closing Ceremony AM

The Award for Best Screenplay to Hirokazu Koreeda for 'Monster' during the Closing Ceremony as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 27, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes Closing Ceremony AM

Cannes Closing Ceremony AM

The Award for Best Screenplay to Hirokazu Koreeda for 'Monster' during the Closing Ceremony as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 27, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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