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Finding Identity on the Edge of Empires: Xavier Tera and Jeremy O. Harris on the Venice Breakout The Color of the Sun
Though its narrative unfolds against the sun-bleached landscapes and deep cultural complexities of Okinawa—an island chain sitting at Japan’s southernmost border—The Color of the Sun is a coming-of-age film of truly global scale. Directed by photographer-turned-filmmaker Xavier Tera, the feature took home the prestigious FIPRESCI International Critics’ Prize for Best Film in the Orizzonti section […]
Beyond Borders and Baselines: How Xavier Tera and Jeremy O. Harris Crafted the Venice-Winning Coming-Of-Age Drama ‘The Color of the Sun’
Main Facts Set against the lush, politically charged backdrop of Okinawa—an island off the coast of mainland Japan carrying a heavy historical footprint—The Color of the Sun emerged as one of the most unexpected critical darlings of the Venice Film Festival. Directed by photographer-turned-filmmaker Xavier Tera, the feature won the prestigious FIPRESCI International Critics’ Prize […]
