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SUMMARY:The First Slam Dunk (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:The First Slam Dunk \nMonday\, October 20\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by INOUE Takehiko • 2022 • 124 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer  \nShohoku’s “speedster” and point guard\, MIYAGI Ryota\, always plays with brains and lightning speed\, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school\, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now\, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions\, Sannoh Kogyo High School.  \nBased on the wildly popular Slam Dunk manga series by INOUE Takehiko\, The First Slam Dunk adapts the final match depicted in the manga and features original flashbacks and a new epilogue. The film won the Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year and was a huge box office success\, becoming the sixth highest-grossing Japanese film and the highest grossing basketball film of all time.    \n  \nThe First Slam Dunk is part of our Body & Soul: Japanese Sports Cinema series. \nThis event is now fully booked. Due to the popularity of the event\, there will NOT be a rush line for this screening. Thank you very much for your understanding!  \n  \nFree admission.  Register below.   \n\n Director Profile: \nINOUE Takehiko (井上 雄彦) is a Japanese manga artist. He is best known for the basketball series Slam Dunk (1990–1996)\, and the jidaigeki manga Vagabond\, which are two of the best-selling manga series in history. Many of his works are about basketball\, Inoue himself being a huge fan of the sport. Slam Dunk\, about a basketball team from Shohoku High School\, was published in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1990 to 1996 and has sold over 170 million copies worldwide. Slam Dunk was adapted into an anime television series and four films. The manga’s popularity caused a surge of interest in basketball among Japanese youth\, leading to Inoue receiving commendation from the Japan Basketball Association for helping popularize basketball in the country. \nIn 2022\, Inoue made his directorial debut with the anime film adaptation of his Slam Dunk manga\, titled The First Slam Dunk. Inoue also wrote the screenplay and story for the film. In 2024\, he received the Best Director and Best Screenplay award for his work at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival. \n 
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LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Bullet Train (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Bullet Train \nWednesday\, October 29\, 6:45 PM (ET) \nDoors open 6:25PM | Film Screening | In-Person | Innis Town Hall (2 Sussex Avenue\, Toronto\, ON M5S 1J5) \nDirected by David Leitch • 2022 • 126 minutes • Presented in English • Trailer  \nUnlucky assassin Ladybug (Brad Pitt) is determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate\, however\, may have other plans\, as Ladybug’s latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe—all with connected\, yet conflicting\, objectives—on the world’s fastest train from Tokyo to Kyoto. \nAdapted from ISAKA Kotaro’s 2010 novel Maria Beetle\, Bullet Train features a cast of unforgettable characters and takes audiences on a wild\, high-speed ride that’s as stylish as it is fun\, blending thrilling action sequences\, witty banter and a dazzling neon style.   \nSpecial pre-screening introduction by the author of the original novel — ISAKA Kotaro\, who is a featured guest at the 2025 Toronto International Festival of Authors! \nFree admission.  Register below. \n\n  \n \nDirector Profile: \nDavid Leitch is one of Hollywood’s leading action filmmakers\, known for combining jaw-dropping stunt work with sharp humor and slick visual style. Before stepping behind the camera\, Leitch built his career as a stunt performer and coordinator\, doubling for Brad Pitt and working on major blockbusters like Fight Club\, The Matrix sequels\, and The Bourne Ultimatum.  \nLeitch made his directing debut as an uncredited co-director on John Wick (2014)\, which revitalized modern action cinema and started a successful franchise. He went on to direct Atomic Blonde (2017)\, Deadpool 2 (2018)\, and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)\, proving his ability to deliver globe-spanning franchise hits. \n\nPhoto Credit ©️Munemasa Takahashi \nAuthor Profile: \nKotaro Isaka is the internationally-acclaimed Japanese author of Bullet Train (Japanese title Maria Beetle\, 2010). One of the most consistently bestselling authors of contemporary Japanese fiction\, Isaka is known for works that straddle the literary and entertainment genres.His novels include Audubon’s Prayer (2000\, Shincho Mystery Club Award)\, Lush Life (2002)\, Three Assassins (Japanese title Grasshopper\, 2004)\, The Precision of the Agent of Death (2005\, Mystery Writers of Japan Award)\, Shumatsu no Fool (2006)\, Golden Slumber (2007\, Yamamoto Shugoro Award and Japan Booksellers’ Award)\, The Mantis (Japanese title AX\, 2017)\, and Gyaku Socrates (2020\, Shibata Renzaburo Award). His latest novel is 777 (2023).Isaka’s books have been translated into over 20 languages worldwide. Bullet Train was the basis of the eponymous movie from Sony Pictures (2022)\, directed by David Leitch and starring Brad Pitt.  \n*Click here to download the PDF file of author details\, his books available at JFT Library and TIFA related event info. \n  \n  \n\n \n\nCo-Presented by: \n \n  \n\nRelated Programming\n \nCrafting Twists and Thrills: A Conversation with Author ISAKA Kotaro \nThursday\, October 30\, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ET)In-Person @ The Japan Foundation\, Toronto Event Hall | Admission Free |Registration Required \nAuthor ISAKA Kotaro will share rare insights into his life as a creative at the Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, in conversation with Brian Bergstrom\, translator for one of his novels Hotel Lucky Seven. The pair will talk about creative processes\, inspirations\, and challenges\, in addition to experience with translation and film adaptations. Audience can also expect to learn more about Isaka’s most recent English translations Seesaw Monster and Hotel Lucky Seven and ask any burning questions they may have about his intricately woven plotlines. \nAttendees can join a signing session with the author immediately after the event! \nRegister here \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid): Seesaw Monster by ISAKA Kotaro \nSaturday\, November 8\, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (ET)Online &| In-Person | Japan Foundation\, Toronto Library (2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada M4W 1A8) \nJoin us virtually or in person for our book club meeting\, where we dive deep into the dark wit and intricate plots of Japan’s master storyteller\, ISAKA Kotaro! We’ll discuss his novel Seesaw Monster (or the original Japanese version: 伊坂幸太郎著『シーソーモンスター』\, translated into English by Sam Malissa)\, which consists of two interconnected\, suspenseful stories set in the past and the future. Meet fellow readers and share insights into the stories that you might not have discovered on your own!   \nP.S. A special video message from the author ISAKA Kotaro will be exclusively shared with book club participants! \nRegister here
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