Yoshida Daihachi’s ‘Teki Cometh’ Sweeps Top Awards at Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo, Japan — At Wednesday night’s glamorous ceremony in Tokyo, the Tokyo International Film Festival celebrated its pinnacle of cinematic achievements for the year, honoring a diverse lineup of films from around the world. Leading the pack was Yoshida Daihachi’s “Teki Cometh,” which swept up several top awards including the coveted Tokyo Grand Prix. “Teki Cometh” is an artistic adaptation of a novel by the renowned Japanese author Tsutsui Yasutaka. The film’s narrative centers around the life contemplations of a retired French literature professor, portrayed by Nagatsuka Kyozo. His serene existence is punctuated by visits … Read more