‘Hamnet’ Director Chloé Zhao Says She Is “Exploring” Making A Doc For Her Next Feature
Update: 2025-11-03
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Acclaimed director Chloé Zhao, known for her Oscar-winning film Nomadland, shared her creative journey and future plans with Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda at the Tokyo Film Festival. Zhao expressed interest in making a documentary, acknowledging the courage required and praising documentarians for their bravery. She discussed her approach to filming, using beautiful lighting to honor her subjects and landscapes. The conversation also touched on inspiration, with Zhao highlighting the importance of appreciating life's quiet routines. Zhao's journey to complete her new film Hamnet was challenging, but a song shared by actress Jessie Buckley helped her find the emotional truth needed for the closing scene. Both filmmakers emphasized the power of cinema as a form of connection, with Zhao expressing how filmmaking allows her to communicate feelings that are hard to express in words.
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