The Japan Film Festival 2016 is set to captivate audiences with a diverse selection of films showcasing various themes such as education, family, horror, animation, and documentaries. This event will take place at the end of October in Vietnam, featuring the latest films from the Land of the Rising Sun.
Organized by the Japan Cultural Exchange Center in Vietnam, the festival will run from October 28 to November 27, 2016, across three major cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang.
This year’s festival features eight films produced in 2016, with subtitles available in both English and Vietnamese. The films cover a range of topics, appealing to various interests and demographics.
Featured Films:
- Family is Everything! (2016, directed by YAMADA Yoji)
- Tsukiji Gourmet (2016, directed by ENDO Shotaro)
- The Secret of the Murderer (2016, directed by KUROSAWA Kiyoshi) [Rated 16+]
- Nine’s Life (2016, directed by NAKAMURA Yoshihiro)
- Chihayafuru Part 1 (2016, directed by KOIZUMI Norihiro)
- Chihayafuru Part 2 (2016, directed by KOIZUMI Norihiro)
- The Boy and the Beast (2015, directed by HOSODA Mamoru)
- Sing from the Heart (2015, directed by NAGAI Tatsuyuki)
Screening Schedule and Locations:
Ho Chi Minh City
- Date: From Thursday, October 28 to Sunday, November 6, 2016
- Venue: Rạp Đồng Đa, 890 Trần Hưng Đạo, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
- Ticket Price: 30,000 VND per ticket (sales start from Sunday, October 23, 2016, at the venue)
Hanoi
- Date: From Thursday, November 11 to Sunday, November 20, 2016
- Venue: National Cinema Center, 87 Láng Hạ, Ba Đình, Hanoi
- Ticket Price: 30,000 VND per ticket (sales start from Sunday, November 6, 2016, at the venue)
Da Nang
- Date: From Thursday, November 25 to Sunday, November 27, 2016
- Venue: Rạp Lê Độ, 46 Trần Phú, Hải Châu District, Da Nang
- Ticket Price: Free (tickets available starting from Saturday, November 19, 2016, at the venue)
The festival represents a significant opportunity for those interested in Japanese cinema and culture to explore new works released in 2016. Additionally, there are animated films that resonate with the Vietnamese anime community, making this event a must-visit for enthusiasts.
In conclusion, the Japan Film Festival 2016 is a remarkable occasion for film lovers and those eager to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture through cinematic expressions. Don’t miss the chance to experience these films that have just been released this past year.
