At this year's Japan Academy Awards, which are selected by people in the film industry, Kei Ishikawa's "Aru Otoko" won the Best Picture Award.
The 46th Japan Academy Prize was announced in Tokyo on the night of the 10th, and the best award for each category was announced.
"Aru Otoko" is based on a novel of the same name by writer Keiichiro Hirano. It is a story that follows and investigates the past.
In this work, Director Ishikawa was selected for Best Editing Award and Best Director Award, and Satoshi Tsumabuki, who played the main character, was selected for Best Actor Award. Received the Excellence Award.
At the award ceremony, Director Ishikawa said, "I just happened to receive the award today, but I feel that I am the baton that will carry on the great river of Japanese films made by my seniors."
Mr. Tsumabuki commented, "I worked with the director and screenwriter on the previous film, and this time we worked on the film while discussing it from the script stage. I hope we can continue to bring excitement to Japanese films together with everyone." I think," he said.
In addition, Yukino Kishii, who played the main character of a hearing-impaired professional boxer in 'Keiko, keep your eyes open', was selected for the Best Leading Actress Award.