A Quarter Century Later: Revisiting Kore eda's Cannes Debacle Hirokazu Kore eda has built a reputation as one of Japan's most respected filmmakers, but his early days at Cannes were marked by uncertainty and criticism.
His latest film, Sheep in the Box, is set to compete in this year's festival, marking an eighth appearance for him in the Palme d'Or competition.
Kore eda's 2001 debut, Distance, was met with mixed reviews and lukewarm reception from critics.