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Sho Miyake’s ‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ Triumphs at Locarno Film Festival with Golden Leopard Win

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Locarno, Switzerland — Sho Miyake’s film “Two Seasons, Two Strangers” has clinched the prestigious Golden Leopard award at the Locarno Film Festival, taking top honors in the main International Competition. The film has garnered praise for its poignant narrative about the unexpected connection between two individuals by the ocean. Notably adapted from Yoshiharu Tsuge’s manga “Mr. Ben and His Igloo, A View of the Seaside,” the film has been distributed by Bitters End and has charmed critics and audiences alike with its insightful storytelling. The jury, led by Rithy Panh, also acknowledged the film “White … Read more

"Locarno Film Festival Crowns Sho Miyake’s Two Seasons, Two Strangers with Coveted Golden Leopard Award"

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Locarno, Switzerland — The 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival applauded Sho Miyake’s Japanese drama Two Seasons, Two Strangers, which garnered the prestigious Pardo d’Oro, or Golden Leopard, during a ceremony on Saturday. This event marks a significant moment as it represents Japan’s return to the festival’s international competition lineup. Based on the manga Mr. Ben and His Igloo, A View of the Seaside by Yoshiharu Tsuge, the film centers on Lee, a scriptwriter navigating the intricacies of her personal life. Locarno’s artistic director, Giona A. Nazzaro, expressed enthusiasm about Japan’s re-entry into the … Read more