Vision director Kawase Naomi (center) listens as Gojō Ryōchi, head priest of Kinpusen-ji in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture, speaks of the ascetic yamabushi tradition.
The main guests prepare to break open sake casks to mark the auspicious start of the event. Local products of Nara Prefecture were displayed in the lobby on this day as well.
Juliette Binoche (left) and Kawase Naomi.
The Cinémathèque Française in Paris’ 12th arrondissement.
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