Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Latest Film
Award-winning director Ryusuke Hamaguchi makes his French-language debut with a compassionate study of ageing, mortality, and friendship. His latest film, All Of A Sudden, is a subtle and absorbing exploration of humanity.
Dir: Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Cast: Virginie Efira, Tao Okamoto, Kyōzō Nagatsuka, Kodai Kurosaki, Jean-Charles Clichet, Marie Bunel, Romain Cottard, Marie Denarnaud
196 mins · 2026 · Japan, France, Belgium, Germany · French, Japanese, English
IMDb 8.0/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 87/100 · TMDB 7.8/10 · Trakt 82%
Awards: 1 nomination total
Cinecity 2026: All Of A Sudden
8 Nov 2026
Duke of York's Picturehouse (Brighton)
Ryusuke Hamaguchi, known for his Oscar-winning film Drive My Car, has made a name for himself with his thought-provoking and emotionally charged movies. His latest film, All Of A Sudden, is no exception, featuring a talented cast, including Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto, who shared the Best Actress award at this year's Cannes Film Festival. • The film tells the story of Marie-Lou, the director of a French nursing home, who introduces a new humanitarian care system, despite opposition from colleagues and investors. • The movie follows Marie-Lou's chance encounter with a theatre director, Mari, which leads to an intense friendship between the two women, with significant consequences. • With a runtime of 196 minutes, this French, Japanese, and English-language drama has received widespread critical acclaim, with scores of 8.0/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 87/100 on Metacritic.
The film will be screened at the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Tickets are on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article. With its universal acclaim and thought-provoking themes, All Of A Sudden is a film that will resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impression.
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