Japanese Film Festival returns to Australia this October for its landmark 29th edition.
Cinema lovers can look forward to discovering the latest voices in Japanese filmmaking when the Japanese Film Festival touches down across five Australian cities later this year. Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney, this year’s festival promises a diverse lineup spanning dramas, anime, comedies and everything in between.
From big-screen epics to intimate character studies, the Japanese Film Festival continues to showcase the range and creativity of both contemporary releases and classic Japanese storytelling.
Japanese Film Festival
- Canberra: 27 October – 18 November, Palace Electric, National Film and Sound Archive
- Melbourne: 6 November – 4 December, The Kino, ACMI
- Brisbane: 6 November – 19 December, Palace Barracks, Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art
- Sydney: 12 November – 1 December, Palace Norton Street, Palace Moore Park, Palace Central, Art Gallery of New South Wales
- Perth: 18 – 26 November, Palace Raine Square
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Festivalgoers will get access to brand new releases alongside special screenings, with the full programme and ticket details launching on 1 October. The festival runs right through to 19 December, giving audiences plenty of opportunities to dive into Japanese cinema across the summer months.
This marks nearly three decades since the Japanese Film Festival first launched in Australia back in 1997. The event has grown to become a significant cultural exchange programme, connecting Australian audiences with Japanese storytelling traditions and contemporary filmmaking.
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