An Introduction to Japanese Manners  Bring Your Own Bento Lunchtime Films November 22, 12:00 PM (Doors Open), film starts 12:15 PM Cost: Free  NHK International, Documentary in English (20 min. x 2) Inside and Outside　 In Japanese society, there is a … Continue reading →

I Was Born, But... 大人の見る  繪本 生れてはみたけれど Directed by Yasujiro Ozu, 1932 (90 minutes) Silent film with Japanese intertitles, subtitled in English and musical score. In celebration of the life of Japanese Cinema Master Yasujiro Ozu, (born on December 12, … Continue reading →

http://criterion-trailers.s3.amazonaws.com/THREE_OUTLAW_SAMURAI_TRAILER_x700.mp4   Directed by Hideo Gosha, 1964, 93 minutes Black and White, Japanese with English subtitles This first feature by the legendary Hideo Gosha is among the most beloved chanbara (sword-fighting) films. An origin-story offshoot of a Japanese television phenomenon of the same name, Three … Continue reading →

  The Vancouver Asahi バンクーバーの朝日 Directed by Yuya Ishii 2014, 132 minutes, 14A Doors open 12:30 PM Free admission, first come first served This drama by award-winning director Yuya Ishii (The Great Passage) is based on the true story of the Vancouver … Continue reading →

Being Good きみはいい子 Directed by Mipo O, 2015, 121 minutes, 14A Starring: Kengo Kora, Machiko Ono, Chizuru Ikewaki, Kazuya Takahashi and Amon Kabe  Doors open 10 minutes before film starts Free admission, first come first served     Okano is … Continue reading →

  Yoko The Cherry Blossom 陽光桜 Directed by Gen Takahashi (In attendance) 2015, 114 minutes,14A Japanese with English Subtitles   Doors open 12:30 PM Free admission, first come first served The inspiring true story of a rural Japanese high school … Continue reading →