Monster Interview: Director Hirokazu Kore-eda On Tapping Into The Nuance Of Different Perspectives

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Monster director and acclaimed filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda discusses the screenplay's evolution before production began and working with young actors.

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Monster is a masterful film that combines storytelling on the page and the screen, with a powerful script and direction.
Hirokazu Kore-eda collaborated with screenwriter Yûji Sakamoto over three years to develop the script, making it a part of him.
The film tackles multiple perspectives and the director focused on capturing the expressions and emotions of the characters, especially when they encounter the "monster."

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