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All Japan articles
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NewsYoji Yamada to receive lifetime honour at Tokyo film festival
The veteran filmmaker’s latest feature ‘Tokyo Taxi’ to play as the TIFF Centrepiece title.
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Reviews‘Kokuho’ review: Lee Sang-il’s propulsive, lavish drama is a window into the Japanese art of kabuki theatre
Ken Wanatabe, Ryusei Yokohama and Soya Kurokawa star in Japan’s Oscar submission, which closes Bangkok
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NewsThai creature horror ‘Omukade’ sells to Japan, Germany
EXCLUSIVE: It marks the last title to be represented internationally by Neramitnung Film.
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NewsHirokazu Kore-eda begins filming sci-fi feature ‘Sheep In The Box’
Gaga Corporation and Goodfellas will handle sales.
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NewsZhang Lu’s ‘Gloaming In Luomu’ wins Busan Award for best film, Shu Qi takes best director for ‘Girl’
South Korea’s ‘En Route To’ picked up two trophies as ‘Funky Freaky Freaks’ wins special jury prize.
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NewsRecord attendance but buyers cautious at Busan’s ACFM
An all-time high visitor turnout has been recorded for the market but some bemoaned a lack of buyers.
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NewsRising Japanese directors reveal horror, fantasy and drama projects at ACFM
Titles include ‘Gabu’ from director Shinsuke Kurimoto, who studied under horror master Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
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News‘Kokuho’ director Lee Sang-il reflects on Japan box-office success and lasting impact
The filmmaker discussed the hit feature alongside star Ryo Yoshizawa in Busan.
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Features‘Baka’s Identity’ filmmakers talk exposing youth poverty in Tokyo
The film plays in Competition at Busan International Film Festival.
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Reviews‘Leave The Cat Alone’ review: Enigmatic Japanese debut depicts a marriage blown off course
Shigaya Daisuke’s Tokyo-set relationship drama bows in Busan Competition
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NewsNetflix unveils fresh industry initiatives at Busan’s Creative Asia Forum
The streamer also revealed it would expand its forum to Indonesia.
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NewsLocarno-winner ‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ sold to US, Asia, Europe
EXCLUSIVE: Sho Miyake’s Golden Lion winner has been acquired for key territories.
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NewsKadokawa boards anime duo ‘Whoever Steals This Book’, ‘Wasted Chef’
EXCLUSIVE: The two features will be introduced at the Asian Contents & Film Market.
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News‘Hamnet’ to close Tokyo film festival as gala, animation line-ups revealed
Yoji Yamada’s ‘Tokyo Taxi’ set at the festival’s Centrepiece gala.
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Reviews‘Baka’s Identity’ review: A trio of Japanese internet scammers attempt to escape their life of crime
Koto Nagata’s low-key crime thriller premieres in Busan Competition
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News‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ tops North American box office in $71m record anime bow
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, The Long Walk, Spinal Tap sequel arrive in top 10.
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NewsVenice, Sundance-award winning filmmakers set for Tokyo Gap Financing Market 2025
Venice award-winner Nguyen Hoang Diep’s ‘1982’ and a feature from a ‘Renoir’ co-producer are among the 23 projects selected.
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NewsJunji Sakamoto’s ‘Climbing For Life’ to open Tokyo film festival 2025
The drama is based on the true story of Junko Tabei, the first woman to conquer Mount Everest.
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News‘A Foggy Tale’, ‘Dear Stranger’ to bookend Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
‘Dear Stranger’ star Hidetoshi Nishijima will also be the festival’s filmmaker-in-focus.
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NewsGKids acquires Japan’s Oscar submission ‘Kokuho’
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