Naoki Hamaguchi says the divisiveness of FF7 Rebirth’s ending is exactly what he wanted
FF7 Rebirth’s ending left fans divided over whether it was a bold retelling, a convoluted mess, or just a disappointment, and that’s exactly the reaction director Naoki Hamaguchi wanted. Hamaguchi ...
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Filmmaker Hamaguchi on his Cannes-winning methods
Hamaguchi used the same methods for "Drive My Car", even for actors with a wealth of experience. "Sometimes, they create scenes that make you think the whole conversation is real.
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Drive My Car director Hamaguchi: Oscar buzz is beyond imagination
Hamaguchi's film won three prizes at Cannes last year including best screenplay Ryusuke Hamaguchi is in uncharted waters. A well-known and respected director on the festival circuit through films ...
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director anticipated a mixed reaction to its controversial ending, but wanted to avoid fan service
This story discusses the ending of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has said he deliberately intended for the game's ending - the fate of Aerith - to cause ...
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Naoki Hamaguchi says the divisiveness of FF7 Rebirth’s ending is exactly what he wanted
FF7 Rebirth’s ending left fans divided over whether it was a bold retelling, a convoluted mess, or just a disappointment, and that’s exactly the reaction director Naoki Hamaguchi wanted.