“I've done Last Samurai in Japan, in LA, in New Zealand. Even in Japan it is very hard to shoot, because there's been so many changes. Only around a temple can we shoot.” HardDoneLastsTemplesJapanNew ZealandSamurai Author:Hiroyuki Sanada
“Keanu Reeves learned a lot, respecting the culture. I was surprised when I first met him. He knew a lot already and he learned a lot. And also he learned Japanese. It's incredible. On the set, switching between the Japanese and English, even for us, is very hard. It's complicated. But the first time Keanu spoke in Japanese it was a very important scene between us, and more than the dialogue's meaning, I was moved. His energy for the film, completely perfect Japanese pronunciation. It was moving, surprising, respecting.” FirstsImportantHardFilmMovingCultureEnergyPerfectMetsSceneFirst TimeMovedIncrediblesComplicatedDialogueSpokesSurprisingSwitchingPronunciation Author:Hiroyuki Sanada
“I think it's very hard to direct foreign language actors, but Carl Rinsch found a great way. A special super visional way.” ThinkingWayHardActorsFoundLanguageSpecialDirectForeign Language Author:Hiroyuki Sanada
