Fri, 28 Feb
|Bellingen
Friday Night Movie - Perfect Days
Hirayama seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of toilets in Tokyo. Outside of his very structured everyday routine he enjoys his passion for music and for books. And he loves trees and takes photos of them. A series of unexpected encounters gradually reveal more of his past.
Time & Location
28 Feb 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bellingen, 87 Hyde St, Bellingen NSW 2454, Australia
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About the event
"Perfect Days," directed by Wim Wenders, is a contemplative exploration of the beauty and simplicity of everyday life. The film centers around the character of Hirayama, a Tokyo toilet cleaner, who finds joy and fulfillment in his mundane routine. Through his interactions with the city and its inhabitants, Hirayama reflects on the nature of happiness and the passage of time.
Wenders, known for his poetic storytelling and visual artistry, draws parallels between "Perfect Days" and his earlier acclaimed film, "Wings of Desire." In "Wings of Desire," Wenders captured the essence of human experience through the eyes of angels observing the lives of people in Berlin. Similarly, "Perfect Days" invites viewers to appreciate the small moments that contribute to a meaningful existence, emphasizing the connection between the individual and the world around them.
With a meditative pace and stunning cinematography, "Perfect Days" is a celebration of life’s simple pleasures, echoing the…