THRONE OF BLOOD 蜘蛛巣城 Akira Kurosawa 110 MIN | 1956 Master director Akira Kurosawa infused his adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth with formal elements taken from Noh theater to create an unforgettable cinematic experience. As a hardened warrior who rises savagely … Continue reading →
The Japan Foundation, Toronto is pleased to invite you to join us as local writer Lynne Kutsukake interviews one of Japan’s most celebrated authors. Known in particular for her subtle narrative style, Kyoko Nakajima will discuss her use of place and time in the narrative of her 2010 Naoki award winning novel Chisai ouchi (The Little House), to be released in English in Canada on October 25, 2019.
October 22, 6:30 PM MAMESHIBA 幼獣マメシバ Toru Kamei 109 MIN | 2009 Miniature Shiba-Inu fan? Mameshiba is a touching story about a reclusive 32-year-old man Jiro, who is out of work and lives at home. After tragedy hits, his mother … Continue reading →
THRONE OF BLOOD 蜘蛛巣城 Akira Kurosawa 110 MIN | 1956 Master director Akira Kurosawa infused his adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth with formal elements taken from Noh theater to create an unforgettable cinematic experience. As a hardened warrior who rises savagely … Continue reading →
FANS ONSTAGE Handheld Splendours of the Japanese Traditional Performing Arts An exhibition presented by The Japan Foundation in conjunction with Cinema Kabuki 2019 Toronto Special thanks to Tomatsuya-Fukui in Kyoto and Bunsendō in Asakusa, Tokyo October 17, 2019 – … Continue reading →
Thank you to all those who participated in The JFT Library Book Club - Mystery! Please find the detailed list of the books recommended by our participants here. Please continue to check the JFT's website for future book club schedules. … Continue reading →
FALL Film Screenings @JFT, admission free, RSVP required Dad’s Lunch Boxパパのお弁当は世界一 Thursday September 26, 2:00 PM Directed by Masakazu Fukatsu (77 min.) 2017 Japanese with English subtitles Back to school BENTO blues? Get some inspiration with this film (a.k.a papaben) … Continue reading →
FALL Film Screenings @JFT, admission free, RSVP required Due to popular demand, registration is now CLOSED. Reservations are now closed for Tale of Samurai Cooking. Thank you for your interest. We will have a rush line starting 30 minutes before … Continue reading →
FALL Film Screenings @JFT, admission free, RSVP required Nobody To Watch Over Me誰も守ってくれない Thursdsay September 19, 6:30 PM Directed by Ryoichi Kimizuka (118 min.) 2010 Japanese with English subtitles This deep thriller follows the suffering of the family of … Continue reading →
This lecture explores sound-based cultural productions made by those affected by the disasters that occurred and began in March 2011—the earthquake, tsunami, and radiation release. These include a sound artist signaling radiation uncertainties and political geographies in an art installation; … Continue reading →
