Japanese film stars Koji Yakusho and Satoshi Tsumabuki were invited by the Golden Horse Executive Committee to come to Taiwan to share acting lessons in the “Golden Horse Film Master Class” series, and served as award presenters at the “60th Golden Horse Awards Ceremony”. The two appeared to meet the media on the afternoon of November 24. Yakusho Koji took advantage of this rare opportunity to come to Taiwan for the first time to express his special thanks to Taiwan for its support for the 311 earthquake in Japan 12 years ago, and to convey the gratitude of all Japanese citizens that year. Satoshi Tsumabuki opened the show by greeting her warmly in Chinese. As a lover of Taiwan, he also shared that he would like to come to Taiwan to make movies, and would also like to meet Liu Guanting, the Golden Horse Award Best Supporting Actor, and Xu Guanghan, who was nominated for Best Actor this year.
One of the trips that Yakusho Koji and Tsumabuki Satoshi made to Taiwan this time was to serve as lecturers for the “Golden Horse Film Master Class”. Yakusho Koji said with a smile that he was lucky that he didn’t know there were so many people from the industry in the audience, otherwise he would have been even more nervous; This master class was conducted in a conversation with actor Lin Baihong, which made me feel more relaxed. Yakusho Koji, who has won numerous acting awards, said modestly: “It would be great if everyone saw that someone like me could still be in the film industry for so long, and it would give everyone a little courage.” Satoshi Tsumabuki also admitted that he I am very nervous. Even though I have appeared in the master class of my friend Zhang Zhen via video in the past, the pressure is still very high. “This is my first time to give a speech. I am a little nervous. I hope everyone is happy and likes it.” He used his own experience as a Basics, share with students what acting is and what good performance is.
Koji Yakusho, who is also the “Focused Filmmaker” at this year’s Golden Horse Film Festival, has also been selected to screen 7 of his masterpieces, including “My Perfect Day” and “Paradise Lost”, which he was crowned emperor at the Cannes Film Festival this year, allowing movie fans to witness his Screen charisma and superb acting skills. He joked: “Although I really want to go to the theater to watch it, I still don’t have the courage to face my younger self.” Although he has been nominated for 23 Japan Film Awards in his career, winning 3 Best Actor and 1 Supporting Actor , and the recognition of the Cannes Film Festival, he still humbly said that these achievements are the result of the efforts of all film teams in front of and behind the scenes.
Satoshi Tsumabuki, who has been in the industry for 25 years, said that “Evil Man” was the work that had the most profound impact on him, and that it changed his work attitude and methods a lot. “I am very happy that I can see a side of myself that I didn’t know through this work.” , feel the meaning of existence as an actor.” When choosing works, what impresses him most is a good script. He has also come to Taiwan many times for performances in works such as “The Assassin” and “The Outlaw”. He likes the cultural scenery here very much and describes it as like another hometown.
Satoshi Tsumabuki also shared that he had previously cooperated with a Taiwanese screenwriter and wanted to develop filmable themes. Unfortunately, due to the impact of the epidemic, the plan had to be postponed. He said that he recently watched the film “Sunshine” directed by Chung Meng-hong and really wanted to get to know Liu Guanting and Xu Guanghan. I met Liu Guanting at the Tokyo Film Festival a few days ago, and I was surprised by the huge contrast between his gentle temperament and the character he plays in the film. And he also believes that Xu Guanghan has unique qualities, like a natural breathing existence, which is impressive.
Yakusho Koji and Tsumabuki Satoshi gave a Golden Horse Film Master Class. (Provided by the Golden Horse Executive Committee)
Yakusho Koji, who came to Taiwan for the first time, also mentioned during the interview that the Taiwanese director he most wanted to work with was Hou Hsiao-hsien, but he recently learned that he had retired due to health reasons. He praised his past works for being loved by the world and for his contribution to the world film industry. Made a lot of contributions. This year coincides with the Golden Horse 60th. Koji Yakusho said that the Golden Horse Film Festival is a very prestigious film festival in Asia. He believes that it can be held for such a long time because of the efforts of the executive committee who love movies and the care of many volunteers and staff. to here. He also wished that in the next 70 and 80 years, many people who love movies will continue to protect the Golden Horse Film Festival and the Golden Horse Awards.
The 60th Golden Horse Awards Ceremony and Avenue of Stars will be held at 5:20 pm on November 25 at the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall in Taipei. Audiences can go to the Avenue of Stars to cheer for their favorite filmmakers and shortlisted films. Please lock the TV channel to watch the live broadcast simultaneously. The online live broadcast is exclusively broadcast by MyVideo and co-broadcasted by LINE TODAY. Overseas, except for the local TV stations in Singapore (StarHub) and Malaysia (Astro), the rest of the world can watch it simultaneously through Jinma and Taiwan TV YouTube. More latest news will be released on the official website of Jinma, Facebook, IG and other social platforms, so stay tuned.
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