KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS announced in partnership with DISNEY the worldwide exclusive distribution of the DEATH STRANDING documentary film HIDEO KOJIMA: CONNECTING WORLDS.
Embark on a compelling behind-the-scenes odyssey as HIDEO KOJIMA: CONNECTING WORLDS unveils the visionary mind of Hideo Kojima, weaving the intricate creative threads that birthed a groundbreaking game and reshaped the landscape of interactive storytelling.
This visually captivating documentary gives a rare insight into Hideo Kojima's creative process as he launches his own independent studio and creates the groundbreaking game DEATH STRANDING. Featuring contributions from visionary artists such as George Miller, Guillermo del Toro, Nicholas Winding Refn, Grimes, Norman Reedus, Woodkid, Chvrches and many others, this thoughtful film explores the power and potential of video games as an art form through the work of an influential talent revered by millions worldwide. It is directed by Glen Milner and produced by Ben Hilton for Filmworks, London.
HIDEO KOJIMA: CONNECTING WORLDS had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York in June and will officially debut on Disney+, Disney's official video distribution service. More details on the release date of HIDEO KOJIMA: CONNECTING WORLDS will be available soon.
View the official HIDEO KOJIMA: CONNECTING WORLDS trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfjElfbj_mo
In this trailer, we see various creators recounting about Hideo Kojima. Norman Reedus looks back at experiences he had while working together; George Miller and Nicolas Winding Refn acknowledge his courage to always challenge and take risks; and Guillermo del Toro emphasizes his creativity as a storyteller.
About HIDEO KOJIMA / KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
Hideo Kojima is a world-renowned game creator and auteur known for pushing the boundaries of the video game medium. Widely considered the father of the stealth genre, he is also credited with innovating both story-telling and cinematic presentation in video games at large.
On December 16th, 2015, Hideo Kojima established his own studio called KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, under the banner of "From Sapiens to Ludens.” On November 8th, 2019, the studio released its first title, DEATH STRANDING, starring Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux and Lyndsay Wagner and later DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT. Since its release, DEATH STRANDING has received numerous game awards and achieved worldwide acclaim.
In 2020, Hideo Kojima received the BAFTA® Fellowship, the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA® upon an individual in recognition of exceptional contribution to film, games, or television.
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