Hideo Kojima praises influential French cinema in Paris

Hideo Kojima, the famous video game creator known for Metal Gear and Death Stranding, shared his love for French films in a recent video. The 61-year-old talked about his favorite movies during a visit to JM Vidéo, a historic video rental shop in Paris. The video is part of Konbini's “Video Club” series, where celebrities share their film recommendations. Kojima explained that French cinema greatly influenced him during his childhood, alongside Japanese films from the 1950s and 1960s. He highlighted the importance of classic films created by legendary directors, stating that many modern creators are inspired by them. He wants younger generations to discover these French classics, as he believes they are timeless. Throughout the video, Kojima enthusiastically selected films from the shelves and shared personal insights about each one. Among his favorites is Léa Seydoux's 2012 film Sister, directed by Ursula Meier. He also expressed a desire to meet French director Leos Carax, saying, “I really love his works, but I haven’t met him yet.” For those interested, Kojima provided a list of his film recommendations along with where to stream or rent them. Some highlighted films include Beauty and the Beast, The Wages of Fear, and Eyes Without a Face. His passion for cinema and its impact on storytelling continues to resonate with fans and aspiring creators alike.