Ryusuke Hamaguchi makes gentle, quiet, long films. And he might win the Palme d'Or
Associated Press
1 / 4
Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi poses for portrait photographs for the film 'All of a Sudden' during the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 18, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)Virginie Efira, from left, director Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Tao Okamoto pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'All of a Sudden' during the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)Director Rysuke Hamaguchi poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'All of a Sudden' during the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (AP Photo/John Locher)Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi poses for portrait photographs for the film 'All of a Sudden' during the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 18, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
2026 Invision
Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi poses for portrait photographs for the film 'All of a Sudden' during the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 18, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)