Oscar-nominated docs examine Japan closely.
Japan celebrates multiple Academy Award nominations for "Black Box Diaries," "Instruments of a Beating Heart," and "Magic Candies."
An Academy Award nomination is huge for anyone, but in Japan, it’s like finding a rare Pokémon. This year, Japan’s celebrating like there’s no tomorrow because two documentaries and a Japan-Korea animated film snagged nominations. “Black Box Diaries” and “Instruments of a Beating Heart” put directors Shiori Ito and Ema Ryan Yamazaki in the spotlight as the first Japanese nominees in their categories. Talk about breaking barriers!
Now, let’s talk about Eric Nyari. He co-produced Ito’s feature and produced Yamazaki’s short, and the guy's got a solid track record. He hit Japan at 21, and by 28, he was already producing films. With 40 credits to his name, including the Venice-premiered “Happyend” and the poignant “Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus,” Nyari is living proof that hard work pays off. Keep your eyes on these films; big things are on the horizon!
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