Blue Heron Clip Debuts Ahead of October 23 Japan Opening
The main-footage clip shows a mother peeling potatoes with her daughter Sasha, a scene director Sophie Romvari calls a tribute to Chantal Akerman.
A main-footage clip from the film Blue Heron has been released ahead of its Japanese opening on October 23, according to cinemacafe.net. The film is directed by Sophie Romvari.
The clip shows a mother peeling potatoes with her young daughter Sasha in a kitchen. Romvari said the potato-peeling scene is an homage to Chantal Akerman's Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles.
A talk-show screening with director Yuiga Danzuka is set for October 24 at Bunkamura Le Cinema Shibuya Miyashita.
Festival recognition
Blue Heron won Best Canadian First Feature at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film is Romvari's feature directorial debut.
Danzuka's own debut feature was selected for the Directors' Fortnight at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, where he was the youngest Japanese director so selected.
Quick answers
When does Blue Heron open in Japan?
Blue Heron opens in Japan on October 23, 2026.
What is the October 24 event at Bunkamura Le Cinema Shibuya Miyashita?
A talk-show screening with director Yuiga Danzuka is scheduled there on October 24.
What award did Blue Heron win?
It won Best Canadian First Feature at the Toronto International Film Festival.