Here is what the page “Kore-eda Hirokazu on Never Filming Children Crying, Lessons from Ken Loach and Hou Hsiao-h” contains. Japanese director Kore-eda Hirokazu, celebrated for eliciting natural performances from child actors in films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Nobody Knows', revealed a firm personal rule: he never films children crying. Speaking at an In Conversation event, Kore-eda explained it is a deliberate choice, not a technical limitation. 'It’s not that I can’t, or that it’s difficult. I don’t shoot it,' he said, underscoring his ethical approach to working with young performers.
Kore-eda also discussed the influence of veteran filmmakers Ken Loach and Hou Hsiao-hsien on his craft. From Loach, he learned the value of working with non-professional actors and capturing authentic, everyday moments. From Taiwanese master Hou Hsiao-hsien, he absorbed techniques of patient observation and long takes that allow performances to unfold naturally. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.