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Short Films of the Ainu

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Short Films of the Ainu Streaming Canada-wide: Wednesday, August 16, 6:00PM - Saturday, August 26, 11:59PM (ET) In recognition of International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples on August 9, the Japan Foundation, Toronto is delighted to present a selection … Continue reading →

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Filmmakers Conversation: Short Films of the Ainu

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

Filmmakers Conversation: Short Films of the Ainu Watch now on the JFT Youtube Channel In conjunction with our online film program, Short Films of the Ainu, we invite you to join us for a special conversation about the preservation of … Continue reading →

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Live Foley Workshop: Sounds of Cinema with KOYAMA Goro

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

Live Foley Workshop: Sounds of Cinema with KOYAMA Goro Tuesday, October 17, 6:30PM (ET) Doors open 6:00PM | Live Workshop | Japan Foundation, Toronto Event Hall To kick off our Halloween celebrations, join us for a fun and quirky workshop … Continue reading →

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Cancelled-Summer Days With Coo

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

Summer Days With Coo 河童のクゥと夏休み Saturday, October 21, 5:00PM (ET) Doors open 4:30PM | Film Screening | Japan Foundation, Toronto Event Hall Postponed until further notice. Directed by HARA Keiichi • 2007 • Anime / Comedy / Fantasy • 138 minutes • Presented … Continue reading →

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I WISH (film screening)

Innis Town Hall, Innis College, University of Toronto 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

I Wish 奇跡 Tuesday, October 31, 7:00PM (ET) Doors open 6:30PM | Film Screening | Innis Town Hall Directed by KORE-EDA Hirokazu • 2011 • Drama / Family • 127 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer Twelve-year-old Koichi lives with his … Continue reading →

Our Little Sister (film screening)

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

Our Little Sister Saturday, December 2, 5:00PM (ET) Doors open 4:30PM | Film Screening | JFT Event Hall Directed by KORE-EDA Hirokazu • 2015 • Drama / Family / Slice of life • 127 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer Three … Continue reading →

Summer Days with Coo (film screening)

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

Summer Days With Coo 河童のクゥと夏休み Saturday, December 9, 12:45PM (ET) Doors open 12:15PM | Film Screening | JFT Event Hall Directed by HARA Keiichi • 2007 • Anime / Comedy / Fantasy • 138 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Free Admission • Trailer … Continue reading →

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Close-Knit (KOTATSU screenings)

Innis Town Hall, Innis College, University of Toronto 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

Close-Knit 彼らが本気で編むときは Saturday, January 27, 1:30PM (ET) Directed by OGIGAMI Naoko • 2017 • Drama / Family • 127 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer Rinko is a transgender woman with a heart of gold. Her boyfriend Makio … Continue reading →

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Blue Giant (KOTATSU screenings)

Innis Town Hall, Innis College, University of Toronto 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

Blue Giant Saturday, January 27, 6:00PM (ET) Directed by TACHIKAWA Yuzuru • 2023 • Anime / Drama / Music • 120 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer Dai Miyamoto’s life is turned upside down the day he discovers … Continue reading →

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Princess Arete (KOTATSU screenings)

Innis Town Hall, Innis College, University of Toronto 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

Princess Arete アリーテ姫 Sunday, January 28, 11:00AM (ET) Directed by KATABUCHI Sunao • 2021 • Anime / Fantasy • 104 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer Princesses Arete is shut away in a small room at the … Continue reading →

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