Cannes’ Christian Jeune And Tokyo’s ‘Nippon Cinema Now’ Directors Talk Japanese Independent Filmmaking

But six to seven years back, I was a bit desperate for new voices.

However, now we are seeing a new generation of filmmakers, like those behindPlan 75orHappyend.

I wouldnt say that its a wave yet, but theres something exciting happening, added Jeune.

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Japanese filmmaker Takino Hirohito, who directedThe Bear Wait, said that he self-funded most of his debut feature.

He added that he is planning to make a documentary in the future.