Japanese

27th Tokyo International Film Festival

Competition

Heaven Knows What

[ HEAVEN KNOWS WHAT ]

Director:Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie

Drama

Asian Premiere

10/26 21:15- 10/28 11:30- 10/30 21:10-

96min English Color | 2014 USA=France | 

Introduction

This drama focuses on the bleak prospects of young junkies struggling to survive in New York, which is depicted in a painful yet fresh way, and a woman’s desperate love for a man.
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. Having kicked drugs and found salvation in cinema, Holmes' portrayal of herself as an addict is impressively true to life. Though the mundane existence Arielle and her friends lead as they wander around Manhattan reeks of despair, they seem unfazed. As befits any winner of the John Cassavetes Award, the Safdies are not afraid to infuse the proceedings with emotion and tension. And through their use of distinctive music and camerawork that blurs the line between the screen and the street, they embody a wholly unique world. This work is sure to propel the brothers, already an established part of the American indie film scene, to even greater heights. Co-starring Caleb Landry-Jones (X-Men: First Class, Byzantium) as Ilya, street legend Buddy Duress, and gore rap phenom Necro.

 
Schedule & TicketData

TOHO CINEMAS Roppongi Hills SCREEN7

10/26 21:15 - (96min)

Q&A

Guest (tentative): Q&A: Joshua Safdie(Director/Screenplay), Benny Safdie(Director/Editor), Arielle Holmes(Actress), Caleb Landry Jones(Actor)


Please note that the stage appearances of guests and scheduled time of the show may change according to circumstances.

Tickets ¥1300(Tax included)

Tickets (student) ¥1000 | Tickets at the Door (student) ¥500 (Tax included)

チケット受付>終了

TOHO CINEMAS Roppongi Hills SCREEN6

10/28 11:30 - (96min)

Q&A

Guest (tentative): Q&A: Joshua Safdie(Director/Screenplay), Benny Safdie(Director/Editor), Arielle Holmes(Actress), Caleb Landry Jones(Actor)


Please note that the stage appearances of guests and scheduled time of the show may change according to circumstances.

Tickets ¥1300(Tax included)

Tickets (student) ¥1000 | Tickets at the Door (student) ¥500 (Tax included)

チケット受付>終了

TOHO CINEMAS Nihonbashi SCREEN6

10/30 21:10 - (96min)

Tickets ¥1300(Tax included)

Tickets (student) ¥1000 | Tickets at the Door (student) ¥500 (Tax included)

チケット受付>終了

Situation of seats

◎: Still seats available  △: Only few seats left  ✕: Sold out

* Same-day tickets for fully-booked screenings will not be sold.


How to Buy

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On Sale form Oct.23

- TOHO CINEMAS Roppongi Hills: Oct.23 - Oct.31 9:30am
*Tickets for TIFF Nihonbashi venue are also sold here.

- TOHO CINEMAS Nihonbashi: Oct.24 - Oct.31 9:30am
*Tickets for TIFF Roppongi venue are also sold here.


Director
Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie

Josh and Benny Safdie (b. 1984 and 1986) were born and raised in both Queens and Manhattan in New York City. Their work has earned them multiple festival jury awards, FIPRESCI’s, Independent Spirit and Gotham Awards. Their films have been released all over the world, premiering at international film festivals including Cannes, Sundance, Venice and SXSW.

Staff
Director/Screenplay : Joshua Safdie
Director/Editor : Benny Safdie
Screenplay/Editor : Ronald Bronstein
Cinematographer : Sean Price Williams
Production Designer : Audrey Turner
Producer : Oscar Boyson, Sebastian Bear-McClard
Executive Producer : Charles-Marie Anthonioz, Mourad Belkeddar, Jean Duhamel, Nicolas Lhermitte
Casting Director : Eléonore Hendricks
Cast

Arielle Holmes
Caleb Landry Jones
Buddy Duress

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