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Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival 2021: Online from October 7–14

The 2021 edition of the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival kicks off in an hour’s time and it is online. You can watch the opening ceremony wherever you…

Genkinahito

Oct 7, 2021 • Subscribe

Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival 2021 Goes Virtual From October 7–14

Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival 2021 Goes Virtual From October 7–14.

VCinema

Oct 3, 2021 • Subscribe

Ushiku 牛久 Dir: Ian Thomas Ash (2021) [Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival 2021]

Ushiku 牛久 Dir: Ian Thomas Ash is an expose of the harsh restrictions of the Japanese refugee system.

Genkinahito

Oct 27, 2021 • Subscribe

Made in Japan, Yamagata 1989 – 2021 – 10 Films from the History of the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival

Starting on today, 10 films from Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival will be available to stream for 3 weeks from January 17 to February 06, 2022 and THE…

Genkinahito

Jan 17, 2022 • Subscribe

Afternoon Landscape Dir: Sohn Koo-yong (2020) South Korea [Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival 2021]

Afternoon Landscape is an absorbing exploration of the quiet areas of Seoul that evoked memories of my own. It plays as part of the Yamagata International Documentary Film…

Genkinahito

Oct 12, 2021 • Subscribe

Transform!    へんしんっ！ Director: Tomoya Ishida [Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival 2021]

Transform!    へんしんっ！ Director: Tomoya Ishida [Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival 2021]

Genkinahito

Oct 13, 2021 • Subscribe

Inside the Red Brick Wall 理大圍城 Dirs: Hong Kong Documentary Filmmakers (2020) [Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival 2021]

An important documentary, Inside the Red Brick Wall takes us into the heart of the 2019 Hong Kong protests. It plays at Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival 2021.…

Genkinahito

Oct 11, 2021 • Subscribe

A Movie Capital 映画の都 Dir: Toshio Iizuka (1991) [Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival]

Get a glimpse of the inaugural Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival and learn why this festival space became the leading place for discussion amongst people. A Movie Capital…

Genkinahito

Jan 18, 2022 • Subscribe

Whiplash of the Dead きみが死んだあとで Dir: Haruhiko Daishima [Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival 2021]

Whiplash of the Dead きみが死んだあとで adroitly provides an overview of the student protests in Japan in the 60s and 70s through a personal story. Dir: Haruhiko Daishima [Yamagata…

Genkinahito

Nov 17, 2021 • Subscribe

Fantasia International Film Festival Confirms Complete 2021 Programme

In cinemas and streaming across Canada Aug. 5 – 25

Windows on Worlds

Aug 2, 2021 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

Tokyo International Film Festival 2022

Anna Yamada in The Mountain Woman. Scheduling conflicts and sold-out screenings meant that I was only able to see three films at TIFF this year, but it was…

eiga files

Nov 4, 2022 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Glasgow International Film Festival 2021

A Preview of the One Japanese Film at the Glasgow International Film Festival 2021

Genkinahito

Feb 8, 2021 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Berlin International Film Festival 2021

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Berlin International Film Festival 2020

Genkinahito

Feb 17, 2021 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2021

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2020

Genkinahito

Sep 30, 2021 • Subscribe

Special A

Japanese Films at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2021

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2019

Genkinahito

Aug 20, 2021 • Subscribe

The Deer King

Suzume (73rd Berlinale International Film Festival)

Or: The Indie director who found out that his niche was the mainstream.

The Taishō Café

Feb 25, 2023 • Subscribe

Suzume

Japanese Films at the Busan International Film Festival 2023 (04th-13th October)

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Busan International Film Festival 2020 (04th-13th October)

Genkinahito

Sep 11, 2023 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Busan International Film Festival 2022 (05th-14th October)

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Busan International Film Festival 2020 (21st-30th October)

Genkinahito

Sep 28, 2022 • Subscribe

Kingdom Season 2

Hawaii International Film Festival 2021’s J-Fest Film Program (May 13 -23)

Hawaii International Film Festival 2021’s J-Fest Film Program (May 13 -23)

Genkinahito

May 10, 2021 • Subscribe

Mouse

Alone Again in Fukushima  ナオト、いまもひとりっきり Dir: Mayu Nakamura (2021) [Yamagata International Film Festival 2021]

Alone Again in Fukushima sees director Mayu Nakamura visit an interesting samaritan who remained behind to look after abandoned animals. Alone Again in Fukushima    ナオト、いまもひとりっきり Dir: Mayu Nakamura…

Genkinahito

Oct 18, 2021 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Toronto International Film Festival 2021 (September 09th-18th)

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Toronto International Film Festival 2021 (September 09th-18th)

Genkinahito

Aug 25, 2021 • Subscribe

Fantasia International Film Festival Confirms Complete 2022 Programme

Runs in Montreal July 14 to Aug. 3

Windows on Worlds

Jul 5, 2022 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

Fantasia International Film Festival Confirms Complete 2023 Programme

In Montreal July 20 to Aug. 9.

Windows on Worlds

Jul 7, 2023 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

Japanese Films at the Berlin International Film Festival 2022

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Berlin International Film Festival 2020

Genkinahito

Feb 7, 2022 • Subscribe

Bubble

Japanese Films at the Rotterdam International Film Festival 2024

A Preview of the Japanese Films Programmed for the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2024

Genkinahito

Jan 15, 2024 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Rotterdam International Film Festival 2023

A preview of the Japanese Films at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2023

Genkinahito

Jan 18, 2023 • Subscribe

Japan Sinks: 2020, Kick-Heart, Lu Over the Wall, Mind Game, Ride Your Wave

Japanese Films at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2023

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2022 – September 28th to October 08th – will screen MONSTER, EVIL DOES NOT EXIST, UNDERCURRENT, THE…

Genkinahito

Sep 7, 2023 • Subscribe

The Boy and the Heron

Japanese Films at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2023

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2023: THE FIRST SLAM DUNK and TOKYO POP are on the programme.

Genkinahito

Aug 16, 2023 • Subscribe

THE FIRST SLAM DUNK

Japanese Films at the Berlin International Film Festival 2024

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Berlin International Film Festival 2024 (February 15-25)

Genkinahito

Feb 13, 2024 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2022

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2022

Genkinahito

Sep 21, 2022 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2022

A preview of the Japanese Films at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2022

Genkinahito

Jan 19, 2022 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Hawai’i International Film Festival 2023

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Hawai’i International Film Festival 2023, which runs from October 12-22

Genkinahito

Sep 27, 2023 • Subscribe

The Boy and the Heron

Japanese Films at the Berlin International Film Festival 2023

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Berlin International Film Festival 2022 (February 16-26)

Genkinahito

Feb 6, 2023 • Subscribe

Suzume

Japanese Films at the Venice International Film Festival 2021 (September 01st to September 11th)

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Venice International Film Festival 2021 (September 01st to September 11th)

Genkinahito

Aug 23, 2021 • Subscribe

Interview with Shin’ichirô Watanabe [Niigata International Animation Film Festival 2023]

An interview with Cowboy Bebop director Shin'ichirô Watanabe conducted at the Niigata International Film Festival in March 2023.

fullfrontal.moe

Oct 30, 2023 • Subscribe

Cowboy Bebop, Space Dandy

Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022 – In Cinemas, Online, and International

Details on Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022 – It Plays In Cinemas and Online and the online part with be available to International Viewers!

Genkinahito

Jan 31, 2022 • Subscribe

Goodbye, DonGlees! UK Premiere at the 75th Edinburgh International Film Festival

The good folks from Anime Limited have sent us details about Goodbye, DonGlees! The film is a coming of age story about a group of teens and...

Otaku News - World Edition

Jul 20, 2022 • Subscribe

Goodbye, Don Glees!

Raging Grace (2023) Director: Paris Zarcilla [Chicago International Film Festival 2023]

Raging Grace (2023), by director Paris Zarcilla, cleverly offers a balance of social commentary and historical horror that emerges in the experiences of a carer living in present-day…

Genkinahito

Dec 11, 2023 • Subscribe

Falling Into Place Director: Aylin Tezel [Glasgow International Film Festival 2024]

Falling Into Place, by director: Aylin Tezel, is a beautifully shot story of a couple struggling through personal problems to realise their romance that is told in an…

Genkinahito

Mar 1, 2024 • Subscribe

Tokyo Revengers (2021) Review [Fantasia Film Festival]

“An exciting blend of satisfying violence, tensive moments, surges of pleasing lightheartedness, and touching emotional moments.”

psycho-cinematography

Aug 16, 2021 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia, Tokyo Revengers

Before Anyone Else (2023) Director: Tetsuya Mariko [Chicago International Film Festival 2023]

Before Anyone Else (2023), by director Tetsuya Mariko, is a very atmospheric and well-acted short film set in Chicago. A gritty and believable ride done with restraint and…

Genkinahito

Dec 4, 2023 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Toronto International Film Festival 2022 (September 08th-18th)

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Toronto International Film Festival 2022 (September 08th-18th)

Genkinahito

Sep 7, 2022 • Subscribe

Liz and the Blue Bird at The Leeds International Film Festival 2020

Update: Due to COVID restrictions The Leeds International Film Festival 2020 have had to move online for the whole event. The Leeds Inte...

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Apr 5, 2021 • Subscribe

Liz and the Blue Bird

POP! Director: Masashi Komura (2021) [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2021]

POP! provides a slightly surreal, slightly sweet existential crisis. POP! Director: Masashi Komura (2021) [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2021]

Genkinahito

Mar 24, 2021 • Subscribe

Queer East Film Festival Reveals Full 2021 Programme

In cinemas across London 15th to 26th September

Windows on Worlds

Aug 30, 2021 • Subscribe

Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko (2021) [Fantasia Film festival]

“A great animation film that offers an emotional and moving celebration of the strength of the bond between a daughter and a mother.”

psycho-cinematography

Aug 22, 2021 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia, Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko

Japanese Films at the Cannes Film Festival 2021

A preview of the Japanese and Japanese co-production films at the Cannes Film Festival 2021

Genkinahito

Jun 16, 2021 • Subscribe

Dreams of Fire (2021) review [Fantasia Film festival]

“McKie’s film is not only the best dance-film of recent years but might very well be one of the best Japanese films to be released this year.”

psycho-cinematography

Aug 25, 2021 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

Monster  怪物 (2023) Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda [Chicago International Film Festival 2023]

Monster 怪物 (2023), by director Hirokazu Kore-eda, is a Rashomon-like story about how misapprehension can cause problems and hide people’s suffering. [Chicago International Film Festival 2023]…

Genkinahito

Dec 25, 2023 • Subscribe

NEWS: Makoto Shinkai’s “Suzume” Will Premier Internationally at the Berlin International Film Festival

Makoto Shinkai's new Anime Feature Film "Suzume" is premiering at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, also known as Berlinale.

The Wonder Of Anime

Jan 23, 2023 • Subscribe

Suzume