Heaven Knows What

Heaven Knows What, a drama that focuses on the bleak prospects of young junkies struggling to survive in New York, is the winner of the Tokyo Grand Prix at the 2014 Tokyo International Film Festival.  The film’s directors Joshua Safdie and Benny Safdie also won the Award for Best Director.  This raw depiction of young junkies struggling to stay alive was adapted for the screen by the Safdie Brothers (Benny and Joshua) based on a real-life account by the film’s female lead, Arielle Holmes. The audience picked Pale Moon directed by Daihachi Yoshida, about a normal housewife who unexpectedly becomes involved in a large embezzlement, for the Audience Award.

Awards of 27th Tokyo International Film Festival

Tokyo Grand Prix
“HEAVEN KNOWS WHAT“
Director:Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie

Special Jury Prize
“The Lesson“

Award for Best Director
Joshua Safdie, Benny Safdie
“HEAVEN KNOWS WHAT“

Award for Best Actress
Rie Miyazawa
“Pale Moon“

Award for Best Actor
Robert Więckiewicz
“The Mighty Angel“

Award for Best Artistic Contribution
“Test“

Audience Award
“Pale Moon“

 WOWOW Viewer’s Choice Award
“Test“

 Best Asian Future Film Award
“Borderless“

The Spirit of Asia Award
by the Japan Foundation Asia Center
Director: Sotho Kulikar（“The Last Reel”）

 Japanese Film Splash, Best Picture Award
“100 Yen Love” 

Japanese Film Splash, Special Mention
“Ecotherapy Getaway Holiday” 

SAMURAI Award
Takeshi Kitano
Tim Burton