Perfect Days
Wednesday, April 10th
7:30pm at the Capitol Centre
124 mins | 2023 | Japan, Germany
Dir: Wim Wenders
Language: Japanese
Perfect Days
On Wednesday, April 10th, join us at the Capitol Centre for a one-night-only screening of PERFECT DAYS, a beautiful tale woven by master German filmmaker Wim Wenders and acclaimed Japanese actor Koji Yakusho.
Hirayama feels content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, reads books and takes photos. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world. Koji Yakusho was awarded Best Actor at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival for his performance.
“There is real joy in how this man lives perpetually in the moment, embracing the small, unassuming pleasures of the present.”
– David Fear, Rolling Stone
– David Fear, Rolling Stone
“The director has crafted a film of deceptive simplicity, observing the tiny details of a routine existence with such clarity, soulfulness and empathy that they build a cumulative emotional power almost without you noticing.”
– David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
– David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
“Perfect Days is another masterwork from Wenders, a recognition of life’s curiosities, the small details that make it all worthwhile, and finding beauty in the overlooked things in life.”
– Ross Bonaime, Collider