It’s time for some love beyond borders of languages
and landscapes. Imtiaz Ali, this generation’s master filmmaker of love stories,
will collaborate with Shochiku, the most reputed Japanese
entertainment conglomerate, for
a very special Hindi film.
Titled Love in Tokyo, the film
borrows only its title from the 1960s
classic and is not a remake. To be directed by Arif Ali, it will be a
contemporary take on love and relationships beyond the limits of language and
will have its cast & crew drawn from both India and
Japan. The film will be shot almost entirely in Japan and
will be co-produced by Window Seat Films and Shochiku.
The project was announced today at a function to
highlight the year of Japan India Friendly Exchanges in New
Delhi in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Kenji
Hiramatsu, Ambassador of Japan to India, Imtiaz, Arif and Shochiku representative,
Takeya Ito.
Speaking about this first of its kind
Indo-Japanese collaboration, Imtiaz said, “Asia is coming closer.
There are too many similarities between me and someone in Tokyo - we wear
similar clothes, have the same relationship issues and experience the same
family concerns. One thing is different and that is language. A story that
bridges this gap is challenging and exciting. I am excited and honoured to
collaborate with Shochiku, perhaps the most prolific media house in Japan, on
LOVE IN TOKYO.”
Mitsuhito Hosoda, the Deputy CEO of Shochiku,
elaborated on this venture as, “At Shochiku, we have quite a few first time
efforts to our credit that have changed the map of cinema in Japan. We produced
the first ever color motion picture in our country and have bridged enduring
tradition with modern tastes by retaining interest in Kabuki
theatre. In joining hands with Window Seat Films, we have begun yet another
first time effort- of working closely with popular Hindi cinema. We view this
as a huge opportunity and hope to lay the foundation for creative, quality
films with this venture.”
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