Noel Ryan Auditorium, Mississauga Central Library (Adjacent to Celebration Square)

301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.  Mississauga,ONL5B 3Y3

As part of Japan Festival Canada

GOLDEN TIME 

Directed by Inaba Takuya (23 min.) 2014

A family friendly anime that is  set during Japan’s 1980s economic boom years. One day, a 1960s television used for many years is thrown away at a junkyard, but refuses to accept his fate. The film beautifully creates a pure visual experience through the harmony of classic animation, sound effects and music. Golden Time was winner of the 2013 Japan Media Arts Excellence Award in the Animation Division.

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MAMESHIBA 

Directed by Kamei Toru (109 min.) 2009

Reclusive Jiro is a 32-year-old man who is out of work and lives at home with his parents. After tragedy hits the family, his mother runs away and leaves behind a six month old dog named Ichiro. Together with the cute bean sized Shiba-Inu, Jiro must venture outside to find his mother. This is the first of three sequels including one in 3D and a TV series.

RAMEN: A WORLD OF FLAVOR

Documentary by NHK International (20 min.) 2004

Let’s eat Ramen! Learn about the history and secrets behind this addictive bowl of noodles and soup. Find out some of the techniques and special ingredients that go into making it taste so good!

KATSUO-BUSHI

Directed by Yu Nakajima (25 min.) 2015

This documentary captures the time-consuming, multi-stage transformation of a fish called Bonito, into Katsuo-Bushi, one of the most essential ingredients in traditional Japanese cuisine. From trimming, drying and smoking process, we get a look at the traditional craft while it adapts to the changing trade and environment.

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More information detailed information about the film makers and Katsuo-Bushi click here > Katsuo Bushi DETAILS

Bruxelles Environnement 2016

BEL Movie DayOfficial Selection　-　Belgium

IDFA 2015

Panorama Program Official Selection  –  Amsterdam, Netherlands

AFI DOCS 2015

Short Program Official Selection  –  Washington D.C. USA

Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival 2015

Short Block Official Selection  –  Hot Springs, USA