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The Mashahiro Kobayashi Collection

This unique collection is comprised of five of his most highly regarded films.

A collection of from Japan’s most innovative and acclaimed film directors, including the recent Golden Leopard winner, The Rebirth.

Greatly influenced by French director Truffaut, Kobayashi’s films are appreciated for their originality and stripped down aesthetics. This unique collection is comprised of five of his most highly regarded films:

CLOSING TIME (1996) Kobayashi’s first feature length movie

BOOTLEG FILM (1999) Un Certain Regard – Cannes

MAN WALKING ON SNOW (2001) Un Certain Regard – Cannes

BASHING (2005) In Competition – Cannes

THE REBIRTH (2007) Winner of the Golden Leopard at Locarno