He added: Wow, what an honor.
Especially for a German director.
Outside of his very structured everyday routine, he enjoys his passion for music and books.
Perfect DaysThe Match Factory
He loves trees and takes photos of them.
A series of unexpected encounters gradually reveals more of his past.
The film is Japans submission to this years Best International Feature race at the Oscars.
Like generations before them, they live a modest life according to the cycles and order of nature.
Hamaguchi wrote the screenplay for the film, which also reunites him withDrive My Carcomposer Eiko Ishibashi.
The prize was accepted this evening by producer and APSA Academy member Satoshi Takata.
Elsewhere, Celine Song won the APSA for Best Director for her acclaimed debutPast Lives.
Thank you so much.
It really means the world.
Accepting the gong, Hawa touched on contemporary issues.
