Events

Cinema Japonais: RADIANCE @Alliance Francaise

Alliance Francaise Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON, Canada

Cinema JAPONAIS: Thursday Movies @Alliance Francaise Co-presented by The Japan Foundation, Toronto and the Alliance Francaise @ Alliance Francaise, SPADINA THEATRE, 24 Spadina Rd. free admission, no reservations required   RADIANCE 光 Thursday May 30th, 2019 7:30 PM Directed by Naomi … Continue reading →

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A Room of Her Own: Rei Naito and Light

The Japan Foundation, Toronto 2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

In celebration of CONTACT Photography Festival, we will be screening three documentaries, featuring the beauty of photography, architecture, light and the creative minds behind them. On May 23, we will explore this with the screening of two documentaries together, Memories … Continue reading →

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Four Seasons in Kyoto: Festival & Symbols Cycle 1

The Japan Foundation, Toronto 2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

Four Seasons in Kyoto: Festival & Symbols Cycle 1 In conjunction with the exhibition Four Seasons of Gardens in Kyoto: Photographs by Katsuhiko Mizuno we will be screening a series of documentaries that bring to life the rich and beautiful gardens … Continue reading →

Free

Kyoto Imperial Palace Documentary Screening

The Japan Foundation, Toronto 2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

Kyoto Imperial Palace In conjunction with the exhibition Four Seasons of Gardens in Kyoto: Photographs by Katsuhiko Mizuno we will be screening a series of documentaries that bring to life the rich and beautiful gardens in Kyoto. Three screenings of the … Continue reading →

Free
Recurring

Four Seasons in Kyoto: Festival & Symbols Cycle 2

The Japan Foundation, Toronto 2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

Four Seasons in Kyoto: Festival & Symbols Cycle 2 In conjunction with the exhibition Four Seasons of Gardens in Kyoto: Photographs by Katsuhiko Mizuno we will be screening a series of documentaries that bring to life the rich and beautiful gardens … Continue reading →

Free

TOKYO Ainu

2 Bloor St. East, 3rd floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

In celebration of National Indigenous Day, and to bring awareness of the indigenous people of Japan, we invite you to join us for a special screening of the documentary Tokyo Ainu directed by Hiroshi Moriya and produced by the Tokyo … Continue reading →

Free

Four Seasons in Kyoto: Festival & Symbols Cycle 2

The Japan Foundation, Toronto 2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

Four Seasons in Kyoto: Festival & Symbols Cycle 2 In conjunction with the exhibition Four Seasons of Gardens in Kyoto: Photographs by Katsuhiko Mizuno we will be screening a series of documentaries that bring to life the rich and beautiful gardens … Continue reading →

Free

Kyoto Imperial Palace Documentary Screening

The Japan Foundation, Toronto 2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

Kyoto Imperial Palace In conjunction with the exhibition Four Seasons of Gardens in Kyoto: Photographs by Katsuhiko Mizuno we will be screening a series of documentaries that bring to life the rich and beautiful gardens in Kyoto. Three screenings of the … Continue reading →

Free

Recurring

IKIGAI FILMS: Cutie and the Boxer

The Japan Foundation, Toronto 2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

Cutie and the Boxer Directed by Zachary Heinzerling (2013) 81 minutes The Academy Award nominated Cutie and the Boxer is a moving account of the chaotic and unconventional 40-year love affair and creative partnership between action painter Ushio Shinohara and his … Continue reading →

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IKIGAI FILMS: Kendo’s Grueling Challenge

The Japan Foundation, Toronto 2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

Kendo's Grueling Challenge: The 120 second Test of Spirit 心で闘う120秒 剣道・日本最難関試験に挑む Director Hiroshi Tanami (1997) 48 minutes Produced by NHK, English language version produced by JAMCO & The Japan Foundation Japanese fencing, kendo (the way of the sword), combines sport with … Continue reading →

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