Filmmaker Koji Fukada Criticizes AI's Impact on Creative Process at Cannes
Japanese filmmaker Koji Fukada criticized the use of artificial intelligence in art during the Cannes Film Festival, arguing that it undermines the creative process. Speaking about his new drama "Nagi Notes," which is competing for the Palme d’Or, Fukada stated that using AI to "jump straight to the result" causes artists to lose sight of the essential journey of self-expression and understanding the world. The film, set in rural Japan, follows an architect who visits a friend to pose for a sculpture and interacts with two young boys exploring their feelings. Fukada also addressed the asymmetry in audience perceptions of homosexual versus heterosexual relationships on screen, expressing hope that such distinctions will become obsolete in the future. "Nagi Notes" stars Shizuka Ishibashi and Takako Matsu. This premiere adds to Fukada’s notable presence at Cannes, following previous selections like "Harmonium," which won the Jury Prize in 2016, and "Love on Trial" in 2025. The article highlights both the technological critique and the social themes embedded in his latest work.
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