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Phoenix Talks Pop Culture Japan

Jul 5, 2022 • Subscribe

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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…

Nov 5, 2024 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Berlin International Film Festival 2022

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

Feb 7, 2022 • Subscribe

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Japanese Films at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2022

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

Jan 19, 2022 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2022

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

Sep 21, 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

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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!

Phoenix Talks Pop Culture Japan

Jan 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…

Oct 30, 2024 • 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)

Sep 28, 2022 • Subscribe

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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)

Sep 7, 2022 • Subscribe

Fantasia International Film Festival Confirms Complete 2024 Programme

In Montreal July 18 to Aug, 4.

Jul 14, 2024 • Subscribe

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Fantasia International Film Festival Confirms Complete 2023 Programme

In Montreal July 20 to Aug. 9.

Jul 7, 2023 • Subscribe

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Fantasia International Film Festival Confirms Complete 2021 Programme

In cinemas and streaming across Canada Aug. 5 – 25

Aug 2, 2021 • Subscribe

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Japanese Films at the San Sebastian International Film Festival 2022 (September 16th-24th)

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the San Sebastian Film Festival 2022 (SEPTEMBER 16th-24th)

Sep 12, 2022 • Subscribe

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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…

Sep 17, 2024 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Rotterdam International Film Festival 2023

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

Jan 18, 2023 • Subscribe

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Japanese Films at the Berlin International Film Festival 2025

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Berlin International Film Festival 2025 (February 13-23)

Feb 4, 2025 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2021

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

Aug 20, 2021 • Subscribe

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

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

Oct 1, 2021 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2021

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

Sep 30, 2021 • Subscribe

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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.

Aug 16, 2023 • Subscribe

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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)

Feb 6, 2023 • Subscribe

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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

Sep 27, 2023 • Subscribe

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Japanese Films at the Rotterdam International Film Festival 2024

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

Jan 15, 2024 • Subscribe

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)

Feb 13, 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…

Sep 7, 2023 • Subscribe

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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

Nov 25, 2024 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Rotterdam International Film Festival 2025

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

Jan 13, 2025 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Berlin International Film Festival 2021

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

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

Feb 8, 2021 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Venice International Film Festival 2022 (August 31st to September 10th)

Koji Fukada’s latest, Seijun Suzuki and Yasujiro Ozu classics – A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Venice International Film Festival 2022 (August 31st to September 10th)

Aug 22, 2022 • Subscribe

Tokyo Revengers (2021) Review [Fantasia Film Festival]

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

Japan Subculture Research Center

Aug 16, 2021 • Subscribe

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A different kind of Tokyo film festival

A 2-day international film festival is taking place this weekend in Tokyo, featuring short films from Japan, Norway, Kyrgyzstan, and more. Damah International Film Festival moved to Tokyo…

May 14, 2023 • Subscribe

Glasgow Film Festival Announces 2022 Programme

Runs in Glasgow 2nd to 13th March with selected films screening at partner venues throughout the UK

Jan 27, 2022 • Subscribe

A Glimpse at the Films at the Tokyo Student Film Festival 2022

A Glimpse at the 12 films programmed for the Tokyo Student Film Festival 2022, which runs from August 20th to August 21st in Shibuya Eurospace

Aug 17, 2022 • Subscribe

Convenience Story (2022) review [Fantasia Film Festival 2022]

Miki delivers a great psychological mystery narrative, yet it might not be for everyone.

Aug 6, 2022 • Subscribe

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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.

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Oct 30, 2023 • Subscribe

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

May 10, 2021 • Subscribe

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Journey (2022) review [Skip-City International D-Cinema Festival]

Shogo offers an evocative and bleak experience that forces us to question the current state of our societal field.

May 24, 2023 • Subscribe

Taiwan Film Festival Edinburgh Announces 2022 Programme

At Summerhall and Everyman Everyman Cinema Edinburgh 15th to 20th October.

Oct 10, 2022 • Subscribe

My Broken Mariko (2022) [Fantasia Film Festival]

Tanada offers a compelling exploration of the emotional turmoil a female subject caused by the sudden death of someone important.

Aug 12, 2022 • Subscribe

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Shin-Ultraman (2022) review [Fantasia Film Festival]

Higuchi and Anno deliver an impressive love letter to their childhood, yet their devoted love, which is sensible in every aspect of the narrative, might not be able…

Jul 28, 2022 • Subscribe

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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…

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…

Mar 1, 2024 • 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…

Otaku News - World Edition

Oct 7, 2021 • 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...

Jul 20, 2022 • Subscribe

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Distant Thunder (2022) review [Skip City International D-Cinema Festival]

A strangely mesmerizing sci-fi slice-of-life narrative

May 3, 2023 • Subscribe

We’re Dead (2022) review [Skip City International D-Cinema Festival]

A great narrative that explores the irreducible Otherness that marks our relationships in an effective way.

Feb 17, 2023 • Subscribe

Japanese Films at the Busan International Film Festival 2024 (02nd-11th October)

A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Busan International Film Festival 2024 (02nd-11th October)

Sep 23, 2024 • Subscribe

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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…