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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

Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival 2021 (October 07 – 14)

A Preview of the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival 2021 (Running from October 07 – 14)

Genkinahito

Oct 1, 2021 • Subscribe

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

The Slug 태어나길 잘했어 (2020) Dir: Choi Jin-young (South Korea) [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2021]

Hands down, one of the best films at the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2021, I cried multiple times during this heartfelt film about overcoming existential loneliness. The Slug…

Genkinahito

Mar 10, 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

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

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

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

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

Boundary: Flaming Feminist Action 바운더리 Dir: Yun Ga-hyun (South Korea) [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022]

Boundary: Flaming Feminist Action is a timely reminder 바운더리 Dir: Yun Ga-hyun (South Korea) [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022]

Genkinahito

Mar 20, 2022 • Subscribe

Junho (South Korea/USA, 2021) [CAAMFest 2021]

John Atom reviews David Boo's topical drama Junho.

VCinema

May 14, 2021 • Subscribe

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

Paid in Blood (South Korea, 2021)

Colleen Wanglund reviews Yoon Young-bin's crime drama Paid in Blood.

VCinema

Jul 2, 2022 • Subscribe

Escape from Mogadishu (South Korea, 2021) [NYAFF 2021]

South Korean cinema is no longer the producer of small and idiosyncratic films that have to seep through the cracks of international cinema. It hasn’t been for years.…

VCinema

Aug 7, 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

Chicago International Film Festival – Cloud

When I was getting in line for this film, I was genuinely surprised at how long the line was. This particular film probably had the biggest turn out…

Phoenix Talks Pop Culture Japan

Nov 5, 2024 • 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 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 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

Gotō-san ゴトーさん Dir: Hiroshi Gokan (2020) [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2021]

A film for the economic uncertainty of our Covid-19 age. Gotō-san ゴトーさん Dir: Hiroshi Gokan (2020) [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2021]

Genkinahito

Mar 12, 2021 • Subscribe

Aloners 혼자 사는 사람들 Director: Hong Sung-eun (South Korea) [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022]

Aloners 혼자 사는 사람들 Director: Hong Sung-eun (South Korea) [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022]

Genkinahito

May 2, 2022 • Subscribe

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

Chicago International Film Festival – My Sunshine

Another beautiful day in Chicago, and it was another film in theaters due to the Chicago International Film Festival. I was really lucky that I snagged a ticket,…

Phoenix Talks Pop Culture Japan

Nov 3, 2024 • Subscribe

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

The Girl on a Bulldozer (South Korea, 2021) [OAFF 2022]

John Atom reviews Park Ri-Woong's social drama The Girl on a Bulldozer.

VCinema

Mar 31, 2022 • Subscribe

Chicago International Film Festival – Super Happy Forever

I headed out once again to Chicago, for the Chicago International Film Festival. With the Kore-eda retrospective finished, there were still three other Japanese films in the lineup…

Phoenix Talks Pop Culture Japan

Oct 30, 2024 • Subscribe

South Korea Day 1 | Seoul Tower

Hey hey! It’s the start of a new adventure, this time to Seoul, South Korea. This trip was really random – one day, I just asked my sister…

Blubbyweb

Jul 11, 2022 • Subscribe

South Korea Day 2 | Seoul’s Palaces

My impromptu adventure in Korea continues! Day 2 started with a simple breakfast at cafe Tous Les Jours, this awesome little cafe on the same street as our…

Blubbyweb

Jan 8, 2023 • Subscribe

South Korea Day 1 | Seoul Tower

Hey hey! It’s the start of a new adventure, this time to Seoul, South Korea. This trip was really random – one day, I just asked my sister…

Blubbyweb

Jul 11, 2022 • Subscribe

South Korea Day 2 | Seoul’s Palaces

My impromptu adventure in Korea continues! Day 2 started with a simple breakfast at cafe Tous Les Jours, this awesome little cafe on the same street as our…

Blubbyweb

Jan 8, 2023 • Subscribe

Young Birds 雛鳥 Dir: Eriko Izumi [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2021]

Young Birds 雛鳥 Dir: Eriko Izumi [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2021]

Genkinahito

Apr 19, 2021 • Subscribe

Keep Rolling 好好拍電影 Dir: Man Lim Chung (2020) [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2021]

The opening film of Osaka Asian Film Festival 2021 is KEEP ROLLING 好好拍電影 Dir: Man Lim Chung (2020), a documentary dedicated to Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui.

Genkinahito

Mar 5, 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

Bagmati River バグマティ リバー Dir: Yusaku Matsumoto (2021) [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022]

Bagmati River    バグマティ リバー  「Bagumati Riba-」 Release Date: 2022 Duration: 29 mins. Director: Yusaku Matsumoto Writer: Yusaku Matsumoto, Kentaro Kishi (Screenplay),  Starring: Junko Abe, Kenji Kohas…

Genkinahito

Mar 12, 2022 • Subscribe

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

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 2024 Programme

In Montreal July 18 to Aug, 4.

Windows on Worlds

Jul 14, 2024 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

South Korea Day 3 | Nami Island ♡

Nami Island has got to be one of my favourite places on earth. It was just so beautiful – and we almost didn’t get to go! My sister…

Blubbyweb

Apr 8, 2023 • Subscribe

South Korea Day 3 | Nami Island ♡

Nami Island has got to be one of my favourite places on earth. It was just so beautiful – and we almost didn’t get to go! My sister…

Blubbyweb

Apr 8, 2023 • Subscribe

The Girl on a Bulldozer 불도저에 탄 소녀 Director: Park Ri-woong (South Korea) [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022]

The Girl on a Bulldozer is a strong drama with a mystery that needs to be cleared up by an unconventional female lead brought to brilliant life by Kim…

Genkinahito

Mar 15, 2022 • Subscribe

Along the Sea 海辺の彼女たち Dir: Akio Fujimoto (2020) [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2021]

A riveting look at the migrant experience through the travails of three Vietnamese women in Japan who travel along the sea to where they hope will be a…

Genkinahito

Apr 30, 2021 • Subscribe

Animex 2020 - International Festival of Animation, VFX & Games

With COVID-19 still limiting peoples movements online virtual events have been proving popular. Animex The International Festival of Animati...

Otaku News - World Edition

Sep 17, 2020 • 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 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 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 Vancouver International Film Festival 2024

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2024 – September 26th to October 06th – will screen HAPPYEND, Super Happy Forever, Living in Two…

Genkinahito

Sep 17, 2024 • Subscribe

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

London International Fantastic Film Festival (LIFFF) Announces Full Programme

Runs at BLOC Cinema and Genesis Cinema in Mile End, London from 26th December to 1st November

Windows on Worlds

Nov 25, 2024 • Subscribe

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