THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
February 23, 2025 at 15:08 JST
A still from “Ordinary Life,” titled “Futsu no Seikatsu” in Japanese
BERLIN--“Ordinary Life,” a Japanese-French animation co-production directed by Yoriko Mizushiri, won the runner-up Silver Bear Jury Prize at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in the short film segment.
Titled “Futsu no Seikatsu” in Japanese, the film depicts motifs such as a woman’s hand wearing a ring and a dog’s mouth with slow camera movements that evoke a soft sense of touch.
In the same category, “The Great Rabbit,” an animated film directed by Atsushi Wada, won the Silver Bear prize in 2012.
“Seaside Serendipity” directed by Satoko Yokohama received a Special Mention prize on Feb. 22. The film, titled “Umibe e Iku Michi” in Japanese, was entered in the Generation section for younger audiences.
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