Ryusuke Hamaguchi

Director of “Drive My Car”

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“Drive My Car” director Ryusuke Hamaguchi talks about landing international acclaim while holding onto his artistic vision, and how “Parasite” director Bong Joon-ho indirectly opened…

Bong Joon-ho opened the door for Ryusuke Hamaguchi to make Oscar nominee ‘Drive My Car’

“Drive My Car” director Ryusuke Hamaguchi talks about landing international acclaim while holding onto his artistic vision, and how “Parasite” director Bong Joon-ho indirectly opened…

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