<description>&lt;p&gt;It's a story of art, rivalry and bloodlines. Japan's megahit and Oscar hopeful "Kokuho" is coming to the French box office at Christmas. It follows the life of a man born the son of a yakuza boss who goes on to become a "living national treasure" in the hereditary world of kabuki, a centuries-old stage art performed only by men. Ahead of its French release, FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer sits down with director Sang-il Lee. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

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'A glimpse into deep shadows' behind the art of kabuki: 'Kokuho' director on his Japanese megahit

DEC 12, 2025-1 MIN
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'A glimpse into deep shadows' behind the art of kabuki: 'Kokuho' director on his Japanese megahit

DEC 12, 2025-1 MIN

Description

It's a story of art, rivalry and bloodlines. Japan's megahit and Oscar hopeful "Kokuho" is coming to the French box office at Christmas. It follows the life of a man born the son of a yakuza boss who goes on to become a "living national treasure" in the hereditary world of kabuki, a centuries-old stage art performed only by men. Ahead of its French release, FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer sits down with director Sang-il Lee.