Yamazaki Tsutomu documentary premieres at Tokyo International Film Festival
Ken Watanabe made a surprise appearance with a bouquet at the world premiere of the documentary about actor Yamazaki Tsutomu.
The documentary 'Yamazaki Riverside - Over the Actor's Shoulder' held its world premiere at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, in the Nippon Cinema Now section, according to cinematoday.jp. Actor Yamazaki Tsutomu attended the stage greeting at the premiere.
Ken Watanabe appeared as a surprise guest carrying a bouquet of flowers. Director Inudo Isshin also took part in the stage greeting.
The film is a documentary about Yamazaki, built around a long interview with him. It follows him as he faces aging and continues to pursue acting while undergoing cancer treatment.
Watanabe appears in the film as an actor influenced by Yamazaki.
Quick answers
What is the documentary about?
It is a documentary about actor Yamazaki Tsutomu, built around a long interview with him and following him as he faces aging and pursues acting while undergoing cancer treatment.
Where did the film premiere?
It had its world premiere at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, in the Nippon Cinema Now section.
Who took part in the stage greeting?
Yamazaki Tsutomu, director Inudo Isshin and surprise guest Ken Watanabe, who brought a bouquet of flowers.