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JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL NEWS | 24 November 2016

Lights on, applause!

Sydney kicked off JFF with close to 700 attendees at the opening film, After the Storm. Melbourne is opening tonight with an almost sold-out session of After the Storm. Additional tickets have been released for those who'd like to catch the opening night screening later!

Read on as well for more film reviews and to find out which movies rated high so far!

Over the next few days, JFF in Sydney will be featuring a range of films by auteurs, dramas with a difference, and critically acclaimed titles.

On Thursday, moviegoers will be treated to a video message from Director Omori before Seto & Utsumi screens, while Yu Irie's masterpiece The Sun (pictured above) will be screened alongside samurai action film Sanada Ten Braves.

On Friday, don't miss out on the one night only screenings of the live action adaptation of award-winning manga Erased, and the adventure drama Everest –The Summit of the Gods– starring Hiroshi Abe, Junichi Okada and Machiko Ono.

Police detective saga SIX FOUR Part 1 and Part 2 (pictured above) are equally selling fast, don't miss out on this cinematic experience and book your tickets early. so book your tickets early. Award-winning manga adapted for screen, Erased, is also selling fast so make sure to get in early as it's only screening once.

Last Sunday, our Kampai! For the Love of Sake screening was packed with documentary lovers and sake enthusiasts alike. If you missed out, make sure to check in on Saturday, 26 Nov, for the re-screening.

Arthouse director Isao Yukisada's Pink and Gray welcomed a large crowd of audience across the board, while HK2: The Abnormal Crisis and Creepy ended with a round of applause from the audience. Our superhero Hentai Kamen had the audience constantly exploding in laughter while Creepy Guy of the Year nominee Nishino (of Creepy) had the audience on edge.

Plan Your Festival

Sydney sessions selling fast

Book in advance to secure good seats!

Friday 25/11
Erased

Saturday 26/11
Six Four: Part 1
Six Four: Part 2

Sunday 27/11
What a Wonderful Family!

Melbourne sessions selling fast

Friday 25/11
HK2: The Abnormal Crisis

Saturday 26/11
T sukiji Wonderland
Assassination Classroom -Graduation- (Xtremescreen Session)

Sunday 27/11
Erased

Monday 28/11
T he Long Excuse

Tuesday 29/11
Godzilla

Friday 2/12
The Top Secret: Murder In Mind (Xtremescreen session)

Saturday 3/12
Six Four Part 1
Six Four Part 2

Reviews

Looking to do more research before booking in your films? Here are some reviews of #JFFAU2016 films by Australian film reviewers.

My Korean Teacher

"...incredibly cute and really easy to watch and quite beautiful in its storytelling."

Seto & Utsumi

"One of the funniest films at this year’s festival, and short and sweet enough to have you coming back for round two."

The Actor

"... reveals a more complex contemplation of life and society outside the film industry."

The Long Excuse

"The Long Excuse is wholly Nishikawa’s film and rightly so as its premise (...) is based off a novel that Nishikawa herself wrote."

Read more

Films We Recommend

Relax and have a laugh, take your friends or loved ones to some of our heart-warming and fun film titles!

Assassination Classroom
- Graduation -

Class 3-E's time with their beloved teacher, Koro-sensei, finally nears its end.

Chibi Maruko Chan
- A Boy from Italy -

Chibi Maruko-chan meets six new international friends!

Rudolf the Black Cat

A heartwarming story about the secret life of cats.

Chihayafuru

Lorem ispum

Read more: Part 1 | Part 2

Sing My Life

A 73-year-old grandmother given a new lease on life relives her youth by joining her son's rock band.

The Magnificent Nine

The story of nine men who try to lend money to their feudal lord and reap the interest for their town.

The Mohican Comes Home

Metal-head Eikichi's homecoming isn't met by the welcome he expects.

What a Wonderful Family!

A whimsical comedy about a dysfunctional family.

Essential Anime Heroines

A celebration of Japanese Anime’s most beloved characters is coming to ACMI from 12 Dec-22 Dec. These plucky, resourceful and resilient heroines have driven some of the most acclaimed and popular films of this genre.

To win one of 5 double passes to My Neighbour Totoro on Monday 12/12 at 7:10pm, email competitions@jpf.org.au with TOTORO MELBOURNE in the subject. Deadline 28 Nov.

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Links

Japanese Film Festival

The Japan Foundation, Sydney
Level 4, Central Park
28 Broadway
Chippendale NSW 2008
Australia

General Enquiries: japanesefilmfestival@jpf.org.au
Phone: (02) 8239 0055

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