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Born in Kanagawa, Japan, in 1978. He worked in the film industry for a few years before entering the graduate film programme at the Tokyo University of the Arts. His graduation film, “Passion” (2008), was screened at the San Sebastián Film Festival. Hamaguchi made, among others, the features “Happy Hour” (2015), special mention at the Locarno Film Festival, “Asako I & II” (2018), “Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy” (2021, 45th Mostra), winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival, “Drive My Car” (2021), best screenplay at the Cannes Film Festival and winner of the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, and “Evil Does Not Exist” (2023, 47th Mostra), winner of the Grand Jury Prize and the Critics Prize at the Venice International Film Festival.