published : 8 Feb 2023 at 04:00
Japanese Film Competition 2023 marks return of a high-high-quality showcase and this 12 months functions 10 films film fans should not overlook.
(Picture courtesy of The Japan Basis, Bangkok)
The festival’s most recent version will be held in Bangkok and Chiang Mai at venues including Home Samyan theatre on Feb 10-19 and Alliance Française Chiang Mai Feb 25-26. The occasion is a collaboration involving The Japan Foundation Bangkok, Home Samyan Cinema and Dude, Motion picture with guidance from the Embassy of Japan and the Japanese Affiliation in Thailand.
The 10 films acquire in assorted genres and variations for a broad-ranging cinematic knowledge of Japanese society.
BL Metamorphosis (2022) Tells the tale of Urara Sayama, a significant college girl who likes to read through BL (Boy Really like) manga, and Yuki Ichinoi, a 75-12 months-old widow who knows the very last times of his life are approaching. The two cross paths in the bookshop where by Urara will work and a tale of intergenerational friendship starts.
Inu-oh (2021) An anime film from director Yuasa Masaaki that is been picked for screening at the Venice Movie Competition. The tale is established in 14th-century Japan where by classic musicians use new music to recount the 12th-century war that divided Japan into two factions.
Kids Konference (2022) A documentary observing a kindergarten and its unconventional method to discovering.
The Fish Tale Toddler Fish (2022) A film primarily based on the autobiography of Sakana-kun, or Toddler Fish Tale, a renowned maritime biologist who is identified as the ultimate fish learn from Tv set Champion.
And So The Baton Is Handed (2021) Remarkable adaptation of a greatest-providing Japanese novel. It tells the tale of Mi Tan, who is elevated by her unrelated mom Rika, and Yuko, who lives with her adoptive father. The story hinges on the completely distinct marriage Mi Tan has with every single family members.
Might I Quit Getting a Mother!? (2020) A documentary exploring the tale of a Japanese mom encountering postpartum despair and trying to encourage her spouse to aid to bear the load of staying a new mom elevating a child, all the though contending with the memory of her mother’s suicide.
Lesson In Murder (2022) This thriller from director Kazuya Shiraishi tells the story of Masaya Kakei, a college student who receives a letter from Haimura, a serial killer on loss of life row.
Intolerance, Only The Void (2021) Tells the tale of a hot-tempered fisherman who life with his troublesome middle faculty-aged daughter. A series of tragic situations shortly catch up with them.
Really like Lifetime (2022) Taeko and her spouse Jiro are residing a tranquil existence with their son Keita. A tragic accident delivers the boy’s father again into Taeko’s lifestyle. She throws herself into encouraging this deaf and homeless gentleman to cope with discomfort and guilt.
Blue (2021) Directed by Keisuke Yoshida, the movie tells the story of Nobuto, a boxer who is not heading to be a champion any time shortly. He trains challenging nonetheless constantly loses. In the very same gym and teaching with him is Kazuki. The latter looks destined for achievements. Complicating issues, he is engaged to Chika, Nobuto’s childhood crush.
