Ryūsuke Hamaguchi presents All of a Sudden at Cannes, a film over three hours long that intertwines the crisis of capitalism, art as a refuge, and the Humanitude philosophy. The plot follows the director of a nursing home in Paris and a Japanese playwright with terminal cancer, exploring their bond and the need to rethink society from the perspective of care and dignity.
Humanitude and Camera: The Hamaguchi Method for Filming Care 🎥
Here, Hamaguchi applies his obsession with long dialogues and the observation of everyday life, but adds outdoor shooting in Paris for the first time. The film is based on the Humanitude philosophy, a geriatric care model that prioritizes human connection over efficiency. Technically, the director uses fixed shots and slow tracking shots to capture minimal gestures, while ambient sound and silences set the rhythm. No artifice.
Three Hours of Footage and You Still Don't Know What to Have for Dinner 🍿
Yes, three hours. Hamaguchi once again tests your bladder and patience with shots that last as long as a heavy digestion. But watch out, there are no cars or mysterious forests here: you get to watch elderly ladies in wheelchairs while a terminal playwright drops philosophical pearls. Ideal for when you want to feel that your work life is less chaotic than a nursing home in Paris.