Critical Look at Japan’s Film Industry: Today & Beyond

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January 15th, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EST

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Critical Look at Japan’s Film Industry: TODAY & Beyond

Lecture by Japanese Director Gen Takahashi

Japanese with English interpretation

 

Join us for an in-depth lecture that will shed light on the current and future situation of the film industry in Japan. Director Gen Takahashi will offer his critical insights having worked in the industry and also share the challenges and experiences in becoming an independent filmmaker.

Gen Takahashi is the maverick independent director of the film Yoko The Cherry Blossom, featured in our Japanese Movies at Hot Docs Cinema. He is a talented Director, but also a writer, editor, producer, cinematographer and art director. Some of his other films include; Lady Plastic (2001), Charon (2004), Confessions of a Dog (2006), Goth (2008), and Court of Zeus (2013).

Sunday January 14th 2018 > Yoko The Cherry Blossom film screening at Hot Docs Cinema more info here >


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Starts:
January 15th, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Ends:
January 15th, 2018 @ 8:30 pm
Doors Open:
6:00 pm
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Free
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The Japan Foundation, Toronto
Phone:
416-966-1600
Email:
info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
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The Japan Foundation, Toronto
2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M4W 1A8 Canada
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Phone:
416-966-1600
Website:
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