Hideo Kojima Praises Chloe Zhao’s Oscar-Nominated Film, Calls Her “A Witch” for Her Cinematic Magic

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Hideo Kojima has expressed high praise for Chloé Zhao’s new drama, Hamnet. He was so impressed that he suggested the Eternals director “must be a witch” for creating such a captivating and emotional film.

“I watched Hamnet at a screening,” he shared on social media. “In just 126 minutes, it captures all the sorrow, pain, loss, fear, love, joy, healing, and hope found in life across all times and cultures. That stunning final scene has the potential to redefine cinema. To create something like this, Chloé Zhao must be a witch, or perhaps an angel.”

Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s historical fiction novel, Hamnet explores the relationship between William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and Agnes (Jessie Buckley, a Best Actress nominee at this year’s Academy Awards) and the tragic loss of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet. The film suggests that Hamnet’s death inspired Shakespeare to write Hamlet.

Kojima highlighted a poignant moment in the film’s third act, where a grieving Agnes travels from Stratford-upon-Avon to London to see her husband’s work after Hamnet’s passing. As Hamlet (Noah Jupe) dies on stage, Agnes silently reaches out to comfort the actor, prompting others in the audience to do the same.

Nominated for eight Oscars in 2026, Hamnet is also in the running for Best Casting, Best Director, and Best Picture.

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