Director Matsumura Shingo discusses filming ‘Between Us’ at Tokyo International Film Festival
Director Matsumura Shingo talks about his new film 'Between Us' screening in the Nippon Cinema Now section of the Tokyo International Film Festival.
Story and Cast Details
The film follows childhood friends Makoto and Kasumi who drift apart after a family camping trip incident. They reunite six years later to join their high school drama club together. A cast including Kawashima Ririka, Kurasawa Anna, and Kikuchi Akiko portrays the characters in this narrative.
Cinematography Style Choices
Matsumura Shingo avoids handheld camerawork to differentiate his work from content seen on social media. He uses still camera movement to capture actor emotions slowly and truthfully for the big screen. The script leaves much unsaid while patient camerawork absorbs emotional information withheld by characters.
Scene Blocking Techniques
The film turns emotional distance between the main characters into literal distance through specific scene blocking. This approach creates a contrast between seeking emotional realism and using measured, precise camera work.
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