Author Archive: All posts by Philbert Lui

Japanese Cinema at the 2024 Festival du Nouveau Cinéma

FNC is back for their 53rd edition from October 9 to 20! Featuring almost 200 films, this year’s lineup includes a diverse lineup of Japanese films, both old and new. Continue reading →

CURSED BODIES – Japanese Halloween Film Series

Join us for CURSED BODIES from October 17 to 30, a Halloween film series at The Japan Foundation, Toronto! Featuring RINGU, BEFORE WE VANISH, and GOKÉ: BODY SNATCHER FROM HELL. Continue reading →

Japanese Cinema at VIFF 2024

VIFF is back for their 43rd edition from September 26 to October 6! This year’s festival features a presentation of GIFT, a film by HAMAGUCHI Ryusuke with a special live score from ISHIBASHI Eiko, along with 4 Japanese feature films. Continue reading →

Yōkai Netsuke Exhibition

Come and experience the mysterious universe of Yōkai through these Netsuke figures which serve as gateways to bridge across the dimensions. Exhibition opens October 17 at The Japan Foundation, Toronto. Continue reading →

Japanese Cinema, Co-Productions, and Filmmakers at TIFF 2024

TIFF is back for their 49th edition from September 5 to 15! The festival continues its unbroken streak of representing the best in Japanese Cinema, including Japanese co-productions and a splash of the Japanese Diaspora. Continue reading →