Jesus (KOTATSU screenings)

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January 25 @ 3:45 pm - 5:05 pm EST
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Jesus
僕はイエス様が嫌い
Saturday, January 25, 3:45PM (ET)
Lineup starts 3:15PM | Doors open 3:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | Innis Town Hall
Directed by OKUYAMA Hiroshi • 2018 • Comedy / Drama • 78 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer
Yura is a young boy whose family leaves Tokyo to live with his grandmother in the snowy countryside. Not only must he fit in at a new school, but it’s a Christian one. At first he is puzzled when his class are called to “worship,” but he gradually adjusts to his new environment. One day, in the middle of a prayer, he sees a miniature Jesus appear before him. Each wish Yura makes to Jesus comes true, and he starts to have faith in the power of the Lord.
This screening is a part of our annual winter film showcase, KOTATSU 2025: Japanese Cinema at Innis Town Hall.
Free admission. Register below.
Director Profile:
OKUYAMA Hiroshi (born in 1996) is a Japanese filmmaker, cinematographer, screenwriter, and editor. He began his career as a filmmaker when he was still in high school. He first received critical acclaim in 2014 for his music video GRADUATION PARTY!!!!!, which premiered at the Kyoto International Film Festival. From 2017, he focused on cinematography which led him to being nominated for various film festivals. In 2018, Director Okuyama’s short film, Tokyo 21st October, was selected for Shorts Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2018 and other renowned film festivals such as Busan International Film Festival. In the same year, he directed his first feature film, Jesus, which won Kutxabank-New Directors Award at 66th San Sebastian Film Festival. His most recent feature film, My Sunshine, was celebrated at many international festivals, most notably the 2024 Cannes Film Festival where it was nominated for the “Un Certain Regard” and “Queer Palm” awards.