Nobuhiro SUWA 諏訪敦彦
2/Duo
2/デュオ
Nippon Retro ²
Kei proposes to his girlfriend Yu after an argument. But Yu is so upset that she withdraws from Kei and ultimately goes on a journey of self-discovery. As is characteristic throughout all his works, Nobuhiro SUWA leaves plenty of room for improvisation and documentary aspects in this award-winning film that was inspired by French auteur cinema.
Guests:
Markus NORNES
Fri., May 30, 2025, 19:30
Kino des DFF
With an introduction in English by Markus NORNES
35mm, Original with English subtitles
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Classic Drama Experimental
2/デュオ
2/Dyuo
Japan 1996
90 minutes
Director
Nobuhiro SUWA
Cinematography
Masaki TAMURA
World sales
Bitters End
Film print
Japan Foundation
About Nobuhiro SUWA
諏訪敦彦
Nobuhiro SUWA was born in Hiroshima in 1960 and studied at the Tokyo Zokei University School of Design. After graduation, he worked as assistant director for Sogo ISHII and others and directed TV documentaries. His film M/OTHER won the FIPRESCI Prize at the 1999 Cannes International Film Festival and his drama UN COUPLE PARFAIT won the Jury Prize and CICAE Award at the Locarno Film Festival in 2005. In 2017, his film THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT, starring Jean-Pierre Léaud, was released. Since 2014, he has been teaching film at the Tokyo University of the Arts.