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Los Angeles welcomes an open discussion featuring Naomi Kawase, the acclaimed director of True Mothers, and Claudia Puig, the president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, on our platform.

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Moms Dabbling in Movie Production

Hang with us, Los Angeles, as we get up close and personal with top-notch filmmaker Naomi Kawase! Talent Naomi and Claudia Puig, the LA Film Critics Association prez, are going live for an intimate chat about Naomi's Oscar-worthy film, True Mothers. Naomi's joining us virtually straight from Japan, where she'll spill the beans on how her personal background influenced this heartfelt film. The two will delve into the theme of "Mothers and Film Making" – talk about universal topics!

True Mothers has garnered a ton of buzz and scored a spot on Japan's 2021 Oscar shortlist for the International Film category. Naomi, winner of the Camera d'or at the Directors' Fortnight in 1997, has quite a portfolio, with multiple feature films receiving acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival.

The film touches on themes of motherhood, adoption, and identity, tackling the emotional rollercoaster of couples adopting a child and the birth mother reemerging years later. True Mothers offers a sensitive exploration of family bonds, separation, and the search for belonging, all through an empathetic lens[1].

Naomi's films often revolve around intimate human relationships, personal trauma, and the link between people and nature. Her rural upbringing and introspective nature have driven her to delve deep into themes of memory, loss, and healing, using a soft, lyrical style[1].

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Speaker Profiles

Director Naomi KawaseAs a talented Director born in Nara, Japan, Naomi Kawase graduated from Osaka University of the Arts in 1989. With international award-winning documentaries like Embracing (1992) and Escargot (1994), Naomi has been making waves since 1995[2]. Her first feature, Suzaku, won the Camera d'or at the Directors' Fortnight in 1997[2]. Her filmography continues to impress, with multiple feature films selected for competition at the Cannes Film Festival, such as Shara, The Mourning Forest (Grand Prix 2007), Hanezu (2011), and Still the Water (2014)[2]. Sweet Red Bean Paste made its debut in 2015 as the opening film for the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes Film Festival. Naomi is also a renowned documentary filmmaker[2], receiving the Carrosse d'or from the Directors' Fortnight in 2009 and being made a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Minister of Culture in 2015. She headed the Jury at the 66th Cannes Film Festival, led by Steven Spielberg[2].

Claudia PuigClaudia Puig is a celebrated film journalist residents in LA. Working for National Public Radio's Film Week since 2005, Claudia also served as the lead critic at USA Today for 15 years, hosting The Screening Room video series. She has also reviewed books during her tenure[3]. Before that, Claudia was a staff writer at the Los Angeles Times for 11 years, covering city government, courts, and the entertainment industry. During her tenure, she was part of a team of journalists that won the Pulitzer for spot news reporting of the 1992 Los Angeles uprising[3].

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Film Screening | True Mothers

Date

02.24.2021 (Wed.) - 03.10.2021 (Wed.)

Time

At your leisure

Location

Online

Fee

Complimentary (Registration required)

Our Los Angeles is delighted to offer a special screening of True Mothers, selected for the 2021 Oscar consideration in the International Film category. Based on Mizuki Tsujimura's novel, True Mothers offers a gripping tale with unexpected twists about a couple who, after facing infertility, adopt a son. Their tranquil life comes undone when, six years later, the birth mother resurfaces, seeking to reclaim the child[1].

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[1] Overall, and Naomi Kawase's personal background significantly impact the themes and emotional depth found in True Mothers. Kawase's upbringing in rural Japan has influenced her portrayal of intimate human relationships, personal trauma, and the bond between people and nature[1]. As a result, True Mothers serves as a moving exploration of family dynamics and the complexities surrounding motherhood, adoption, and identity, all filtered through Kawase's tender, introspective style[1].

  1. Enthusiasts of art and cinema can mark their calendars for an exclusive event featuring a live chat with Director Naomi Kawase and Claudia Puig, LA Film Critics Association president.
  2. Naomi will share insights into her Oscar-worthy film, True Mothers, straight from Japan, discussing the impact of her personal background on the movie.
  3. The discussion will delve into the universal themes of "Mothers and Film Making", exploring the connections between motherhood, adoption, and identity.
  4. True Mothers, a poignant exploration of family bonds, separation, and the quest for belonging, has earned a spot on Japan's 2021 Oscar shortlist for the International Film category.
  5. Naomi, winner of the Camera d'or at the Directors' Fortnight in 1997, has a diverse portfolio with numerous critically acclaimed films at the Cannes Film Festival.
  6. In True Mothers, Naomi has once again masterfully captured intimate human relationships, personal trauma, and the link between people and nature.
  7. Catch this unique event on our Los Angeles YouTube Channel or within the event page – don't forget to complete the survey to help us improve future programming.
  8. View the full discussion on our Los Angeles YouTube Channel for those who miss the live event.
  9. Director Naomi Kawase, a celebrated talent from Nara, Japan, graduated from Osaka University of the Arts in 1989 and has been creating award-winning documentaries and feature films since 1995.
  10. Claudia Puig, a lauded film journalist based in LA, has a diverse career in film journalism, criticism, and hosting video series like The Screening Room.
  11. True Mothers is a must-see film based on Mizuki Tsujimura's novel, offering a gripping tale about a couple who adopt a son, only to be faced with unexpected twists when the birth mother re-emerges years later.
  12. The film is available for complimentary screening, with registration required, from February 24, 2021, to March 10, 2021.
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