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In the 16th century, Japan was tormented by conflicts between rival provincial governors. Among them, Lord Oda Nobunaga, determined to take over the rule, was at war with several clans when one of his generals, Araki Murashige, launched a rebellion before disappearing. Nobunaga then gathered his other vassals, including Mitsuhide and Hideyoshi, and ordered them to capture the fugitive Murashige, promising them that “ the one who works the most will become his successor “.

Directed by: Takeshi KITANO

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Year of production: 2023

Country: Japan

Duration: 131 minutes

International Sales: KADOKAWA CORPORATION furutsuki-e@kadokawa.jp

A prominent lawyer jeopardizes her career and threatens to break up her family by having an affair with her 17-year-old stepson.

Directed by: Catherine BREILLAT

Year of production: 2023

Country: France

Duration: 104 minutes amauruc@pyramidefilms.com

The behaviour of young Minato is increasingly worrying. His mother, who has been raising him alone since the death of her husband, decides to confront the educational team of her son’s school. Everything seems to point to Minato’s teacher as responsible for the problems faced by the young boy. But as the story unfolds through the eyes of mother, teacher and child, the truth turns out to be far more complex and nuanced than anyone had originally anticipated...

Directed by: KORE-EDA Hirokazu

Year of production: 2023

Country: Japan

Duration: 126 minutes

International Sales: GOODFELLAS edevos@goodfellas.film

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