Sho Miyake Lands First North American Retrospective After Locarno Win
Japan Foundation tour brings Golden Leopard winner's work to 14 cities across eight countries starting at New York's Metrograph.
Shortfundly Desk · New York ·
Japanese director Sho Miyake will receive his first North American retrospective at New York's Metrograph from November 7 to 17. The program, titled "Unspoken Gestures: The Films of Sho Miyake," marks the opening stop of a Japan Foundation tour spanning 14 cities in eight countries.
Miyake earned the Golden Leopard at the 2025 Locarno Film Festival for his feature "Two Seasons, Two Strangers." The retrospective will showcase his broader filmography, offering audiences a comprehensive look at his distinctive cinematic voice.
The multi-city tour represents a significant distribution push for contemporary Japanese cinema, connecting Miyake's award-winning work with international audiences beyond the festival circuit.
This brief draws on reporting from Variety.
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