So, I knew then I could let that meal go a little cold.
It was lovely because I had prepared myself to not expect anything.
I had completely prepared myself to not be on the list so that I wouldnt be disappointed.
Wim Wenders, Kōji Yakusho at the Deadline Portrait Studio at TIFF 2023 held at KISSA on September 8, 2023 in Toronto, Canada.Chris Chapman/Deadline
So [this nomination] was quite a surprise today.
Outside of his structured everyday routine, he enjoys his passion for music, books and minimalist lifestyle.
He loves trees and takes photos of them.
A series of unexpected encounters from his sister and niece reveals more of his past.
Its a committee that decides [what movies to choose and vote for].
The Japanese committee nominated our movie.
I was shocked a bit because, I mean, thats been a place I hadnt been in before.
And Im happy that Im part of that.
DEADLINE:Were you ever once worried about making such a hyper-specific film such as this?
It seems to have paid off either way.
WENDERS:It seems so unlikely to become such a successful film.
And so, I mean, we made quite an unusual film.
But on the other hand, I knew really well that there was something hidden in this film.
But instead, afterwards, all hell broke loose, and we all lived more recklessly than ever before.
So, I was really moved, and thats when the idea for this movie came up.
And its almost like, can you live with less than I do?
And if you cannot put your belongings into a suitcase, youre not part of the club.
So, I realized theyre onto something.
And some of that came into this movie.
And like you said,Perfect Dayswas originally conceptualized as a documentary.
So, what is going through your mind for you to be here now with your first feature?
WENDERS:Well, if you look at my movies, you realize theyre all kind of reality-infused.
And a lot of my fictional films take a stab at infuse as much reality into them.
And even later, we did go into some fictional directions.
So, I dont know, I never made that clear distinction.
The 96th Academy Awards are set to take place at the Dolby Theatre on March 10.
