The Japanese Film Festival – Australia travelling program will tour Townsville with three contemporary #Japanese films, screening for #free. Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney and the Society of Manga, Anime and Gaming.

Free admission. Limited seating, reservations required.

Please see below for more information.

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EVENT DETAILS
#JFFtownsville2019
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ADMISSION FOR FILMS
Tickets can be reserved on Eventbrite or from the JFF Info Desk at the cinema from 1 hour before each session.
*Please note that tickets go on sale from October 23, 2019.

MIRAI (dubbed)
https://bit.ly/30nbRvX

MIRAI (subtitled)
https://bit.ly/2U22TlL

DAD’S LUNCH BOX
https://bit.ly/2NnncZf

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY
https://bit.ly/2TSZRAc

VENUE
Event Cinemas Townsville City
Cnr Sturt St & Blackwood St
Townsville QLD 4810

PROGRAM ENQUIRIES
japanesefilmfestival@jpf.org.au

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FILM PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
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SATURDAY, 16 NOV; 11:00AM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018 / Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
English Audio

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

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SATURDAY, 16 NOV; 2:30PM

DAD’S LUNCH BOX (パパのお弁当は世界一)

2017 / Drama / 76 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Family drama based on a true story.

Dad’s Lunch Box is a heart-warming story of a newly-divorced father who vows to make his daughter Midori’s lunch every day until she finishes high school. Meanwhile, Midori it still adjusting to the new dynamic with her father and dealing with the trials and tribulations of high school life–friends and boys at the top of the list.

Based on a viral tweet that was retweeted by 80,000 people and received 260,000 likes, Masakazu Fukatsu’s debut feature film brings together a warm story of the growing bond between father and daughter, reinforcing the age-old sentiment that family connections are best built through food.

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SUNDAY, 17 NOV; 2:30PM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018 / Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
In Japanese with English subtitles

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

———-

SUNDAY, 17 NOV; 6:00PM

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY (日日是好日)

2018 / Slice of Life, Drama / 100 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Finding your passion in the most unexpected of places.

Noriko and Michiko are cousins about to graduate from university. Michiko is adventurous and graceful while Noriko is clumsy and shy—so when they begin tea ceremony lessons Noriko is understandably nervous. Their first lesson is difficult and their teacher is rigid, but the intricate fine details in the practice are fascinating enough for the girls to continue learning. While the lessons are only a hobby for Michiko, Noriko develops a passion for the practice and a deep connection to her teacher. Through the changing seasons of Noriko’s life, the ritual of tea ceremony becomes a safe place to meditate on the ups and downs of life.

Every Day a Good Day is an elegant, moving tale that brings the world of tea ceremony to life; based on essayist Noriko Morishita’s book of the same name.

The Japanese Film Festival – Australia travelling program will tour Townsville with three contemporary #Japanese films, screening for #free. Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney and the Society of Manga, Anime and Gaming.

Free admission. Limited seating, reservations required.

Please see below for more information.

———-
EVENT DETAILS
#JFFtownsville2019
———-

ADMISSION FOR FILMS
Tickets can be reserved on Eventbrite or from the JFF Info Desk at the cinema from 1 hour before each session.
*Please note that tickets go on sale from October 23, 2019.

MIRAI (dubbed)
https://bit.ly/30nbRvX

MIRAI (subtitled)
https://bit.ly/2U22TlL

DAD’S LUNCH BOX
https://bit.ly/2NnncZf

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY
https://bit.ly/2TSZRAc

VENUE
Event Cinemas Townsville City
Cnr Sturt St & Blackwood St
Townsville QLD 4810

PROGRAM ENQUIRIES
japanesefilmfestival@jpf.org.au

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FILM PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
———-

SATURDAY, 16 NOV; 11:00AM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018 / Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
English Audio

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

———-

SATURDAY, 16 NOV; 2:30PM

DAD’S LUNCH BOX (パパのお弁当は世界一)

2017 / Drama / 76 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Family drama based on a true story.

Dad’s Lunch Box is a heart-warming story of a newly-divorced father who vows to make his daughter Midori’s lunch every day until she finishes high school. Meanwhile, Midori it still adjusting to the new dynamic with her father and dealing with the trials and tribulations of high school life–friends and boys at the top of the list.

Based on a viral tweet that was retweeted by 80,000 people and received 260,000 likes, Masakazu Fukatsu’s debut feature film brings together a warm story of the growing bond between father and daughter, reinforcing the age-old sentiment that family connections are best built through food.

———-

SUNDAY, 17 NOV; 2:30PM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018 / Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
In Japanese with English subtitles

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

———-

SUNDAY, 17 NOV; 6:00PM

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY (日日是好日)

2018 / Slice of Life, Drama / 100 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Finding your passion in the most unexpected of places.

Noriko and Michiko are cousins about to graduate from university. Michiko is adventurous and graceful while Noriko is clumsy and shy—so when they begin tea ceremony lessons Noriko is understandably nervous. Their first lesson is difficult and their teacher is rigid, but the intricate fine details in the practice are fascinating enough for the girls to continue learning. While the lessons are only a hobby for Michiko, Noriko develops a passion for the practice and a deep connection to her teacher. Through the changing seasons of Noriko’s life, the ritual of tea ceremony becomes a safe place to meditate on the ups and downs of life.

Every Day a Good Day is an elegant, moving tale that brings the world of tea ceremony to life; based on essayist Noriko Morishita’s book of the same name.

The Japanese Film Festival – Australia travelling program will tour Townsville with three contemporary #Japanese films, screening for #free. Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney and the Society of Manga, Anime and Gaming.

Free admission. Limited seating, reservations required.

Please see below for more information.

———-
EVENT DETAILS
#JFFtownsville2019
———-

ADMISSION FOR FILMS
Tickets can be reserved on Eventbrite or from the JFF Info Desk at the cinema from 1 hour before each session.
*Please note that tickets go on sale from October 23, 2019.

MIRAI (dubbed)
https://bit.ly/30nbRvX

MIRAI (subtitled)
https://bit.ly/2U22TlL

DAD’S LUNCH BOX
https://bit.ly/2NnncZf

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY
https://bit.ly/2TSZRAc

VENUE
Event Cinemas Townsville City
Cnr Sturt St & Blackwood St
Townsville QLD 4810

PROGRAM ENQUIRIES
japanesefilmfestival@jpf.org.au

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FILM PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
———-

SATURDAY, 16 NOV; 11:00AM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018 / Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
English Audio

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

———-

SATURDAY, 16 NOV; 2:30PM

DAD’S LUNCH BOX (パパのお弁当は世界一)

2017 / Drama / 76 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Family drama based on a true story.

Dad’s Lunch Box is a heart-warming story of a newly-divorced father who vows to make his daughter Midori’s lunch every day until she finishes high school. Meanwhile, Midori it still adjusting to the new dynamic with her father and dealing with the trials and tribulations of high school life–friends and boys at the top of the list.

Based on a viral tweet that was retweeted by 80,000 people and received 260,000 likes, Masakazu Fukatsu’s debut feature film brings together a warm story of the growing bond between father and daughter, reinforcing the age-old sentiment that family connections are best built through food.

———-

SUNDAY, 17 NOV; 2:30PM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018 / Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
In Japanese with English subtitles

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

———-

SUNDAY, 17 NOV; 6:00PM

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY (日日是好日)

2018 / Slice of Life, Drama / 100 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Finding your passion in the most unexpected of places.

Noriko and Michiko are cousins about to graduate from university. Michiko is adventurous and graceful while Noriko is clumsy and shy—so when they begin tea ceremony lessons Noriko is understandably nervous. Their first lesson is difficult and their teacher is rigid, but the intricate fine details in the practice are fascinating enough for the girls to continue learning. While the lessons are only a hobby for Michiko, Noriko develops a passion for the practice and a deep connection to her teacher. Through the changing seasons of Noriko’s life, the ritual of tea ceremony becomes a safe place to meditate on the ups and downs of life.

Every Day a Good Day is an elegant, moving tale that brings the world of tea ceremony to life; based on essayist Noriko Morishita’s book of the same name.

The Japanese Film Festival – Australia travelling program will tour Townsville with three contemporary #Japanese films, screening for #free. Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney and the Society of Manga, Anime and Gaming.

Free admission. Limited seating, reservations required.

Please see below for more information.

———-
EVENT DETAILS
#JFFtownsville2019
———-

ADMISSION FOR FILMS
Tickets can be reserved on Eventbrite or from the JFF Info Desk at the cinema from 1 hour before each session.
*Please note that tickets go on sale from October 23, 2019.

MIRAI (dubbed)
https://bit.ly/30nbRvX

MIRAI (subtitled)
https://bit.ly/2U22TlL

DAD’S LUNCH BOX
https://bit.ly/2NnncZf

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY
https://bit.ly/2TSZRAc

VENUE
Event Cinemas Townsville City
Cnr Sturt St & Blackwood St
Townsville QLD 4810

PROGRAM ENQUIRIES
japanesefilmfestival@jpf.org.au

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FILM PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
———-

SATURDAY, 16 NOV; 11:00AM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018 / Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
English Audio

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

———-

SATURDAY, 16 NOV; 2:30PM

DAD’S LUNCH BOX (パパのお弁当は世界一)

2017 / Drama / 76 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Family drama based on a true story.

Dad’s Lunch Box is a heart-warming story of a newly-divorced father who vows to make his daughter Midori’s lunch every day until she finishes high school. Meanwhile, Midori it still adjusting to the new dynamic with her father and dealing with the trials and tribulations of high school life–friends and boys at the top of the list.

Based on a viral tweet that was retweeted by 80,000 people and received 260,000 likes, Masakazu Fukatsu’s debut feature film brings together a warm story of the growing bond between father and daughter, reinforcing the age-old sentiment that family connections are best built through food.

———-

SUNDAY, 17 NOV; 2:30PM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018 / Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
In Japanese with English subtitles

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

———-

SUNDAY, 17 NOV; 6:00PM

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY (日日是好日)

2018 / Slice of Life, Drama / 100 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Finding your passion in the most unexpected of places.

Noriko and Michiko are cousins about to graduate from university. Michiko is adventurous and graceful while Noriko is clumsy and shy—so when they begin tea ceremony lessons Noriko is understandably nervous. Their first lesson is difficult and their teacher is rigid, but the intricate fine details in the practice are fascinating enough for the girls to continue learning. While the lessons are only a hobby for Michiko, Noriko develops a passion for the practice and a deep connection to her teacher. Through the changing seasons of Noriko’s life, the ritual of tea ceremony becomes a safe place to meditate on the ups and downs of life.

Every Day a Good Day is an elegant, moving tale that brings the world of tea ceremony to life; based on essayist Noriko Morishita’s book of the same name.

See new perspectives and expand your horizons at #JFF2019AU Main Program, returning to Melbourne 21 Nov – 1 Dec 2019 at ACMI Capitol Theatre, Melbourne & ACMI Treasury Theatre.

PROGRAM LAUNCH
The full program is available at the JFF website: https://japanesefilmfestival.net/

Tickets on sale from 10 October 2019

LOCATIONS
JFF will temporarily relocate to The Capitol Theatre & Treasury Theatre while ACMI Re/builds. ACMI Re/opens 2020. acmi.net.au/renew

The Capitol Theatre
113 Swanston st,
Melbourne VIC
– Open during JFF one hour before the first film screening of each day.

Treasury Theatre
Lower Plaza,
1 Macarthur St
Melbourne VIC
– Opening during JFF 30 minutes before the first film screening of each day.

Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney

The Japanese Film Festival – Australia travelling program will tour Newcastle with three contemporary #Japanese films, screening for #free. Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney with Japanese English Club (UoN)

Free admission. Limited seating, reservations required.

Please see below for more information.

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EVENT DETAILS
#JFFnewcastle2019
———-

ADMISSION FOR FILMS
Reservations are available through Eventbrite:

DAD’S LUNCH BOX
http://bit.ly/2lznqAV

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY
http://bit.ly/2m1nZ6R

MIRAI
http://bit.ly/2m1o3DD

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE
http://bit.ly/2lEo9R3

VENUE
Event Cinemas Kotara
Park Ave, Kotara
NSW 2289

PROGRAM ENQUIRIES
japanesefilmfestival@jpf.org.au

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FILM PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
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FRIDAY, 22 NOV | 2:30PM

DAD’S LUNCH BOX (パパのお弁当は世界一)

2017 / Drama / 76 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Family drama based on a true story.

Dad’s Lunch Box is a heart-warming story of a newly-divorced father who vows to make his daughter Midori’s lunch every day until she finishes high school. Meanwhile, Midori it still adjusting to the new dynamic with her father and dealing with the trials and tribulations of high school life–friends and boys at the top of the list.

Based on a viral tweet that was retweeted by 80,000 people and received 260,000 likes, Masakazu Fukatsu’s debut feature film brings together a warm story of the growing bond between father and daughter, reinforcing the age-old sentiment that family connections are best built through food.

———-

FRIDAY, 22 NOV | 6:00PM

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY (日日是好日)

2018 / Slice of Life, Drama / 100 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Finding your passion in the most unexpected of places.

Noriko and Michiko are cousins about to graduate from university. Michiko is adventurous and graceful while Noriko is clumsy and shy—so when they begin tea ceremony lessons Noriko is understandably nervous. Their first lesson is difficult and their teacher is rigid, but the intricate fine details in the practice are fascinating enough for the girls to continue learning. While the lessons are only a hobby for Michiko, Noriko develops a passion for the practice and a deep connection to her teacher. Through the changing seasons of Noriko’s life, the ritual of tea ceremony becomes a safe place to meditate on the ups and downs of life.

Every Day a Good Day is an elegant, moving tale that brings the world of tea ceremony to life; based on essayist Noriko Morishita’s book of the same name.

———-

SUNDAY, 24 NOV | 2:30PM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018/ Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
In Japanese with English subtitles

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

———-

SUNDAY, 24 NOV | 6:00PM

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE (ジョジョの奇妙な冒険　ダイヤモンドは砕けない　第一章)

2017 / Fantasy, Action/Adventure / 120 mins / MA 15+ (Strong fantasy violence)
In Japanese with English subtitles

Stylish supernatural action.

Famed cult film director Takashi Miike (Ichi the Killer) helms the first-ever live-action film adaptation of cult manga classic Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki. The sleepy town of Morioh, Japan, is home to Josuke Higashikata, a high school student who possesses the supernatural ability to conjure a being known as a “Stand”. It turns out he’s not the only one, as a mystical arrow has been travelling through the town, bringing out the latent Stand abilities in everyone it encounters. When Josuke and his family become targets of a Stand-wielding criminal, Josuke teams up with a band of wacky Stand users to protect the ones he loves.

The Japanese Film Festival – Australia travelling program will tour Newcastle with three contemporary #Japanese films, screening for #free. Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney with Japanese English Club (UoN)

Free admission. Limited seating, reservations required.

Please see below for more information.

———-
EVENT DETAILS
#JFFnewcastle2019
———-

ADMISSION FOR FILMS
Reservations are available through Eventbrite:

DAD’S LUNCH BOX
http://bit.ly/2lznqAV

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY
http://bit.ly/2m1nZ6R

MIRAI
http://bit.ly/2m1o3DD

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE
http://bit.ly/2lEo9R3

VENUE
Event Cinemas Kotara
Park Ave, Kotara
NSW 2289

PROGRAM ENQUIRIES
japanesefilmfestival@jpf.org.au

———-
FILM PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
———-

FRIDAY, 22 NOV | 2:30PM

DAD’S LUNCH BOX (パパのお弁当は世界一)

2017 / Drama / 76 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Family drama based on a true story.

Dad’s Lunch Box is a heart-warming story of a newly-divorced father who vows to make his daughter Midori’s lunch every day until she finishes high school. Meanwhile, Midori it still adjusting to the new dynamic with her father and dealing with the trials and tribulations of high school life–friends and boys at the top of the list.

Based on a viral tweet that was retweeted by 80,000 people and received 260,000 likes, Masakazu Fukatsu’s debut feature film brings together a warm story of the growing bond between father and daughter, reinforcing the age-old sentiment that family connections are best built through food.

———-

FRIDAY, 22 NOV | 6:00PM

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY (日日是好日)

2018 / Slice of Life, Drama / 100 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Finding your passion in the most unexpected of places.

Noriko and Michiko are cousins about to graduate from university. Michiko is adventurous and graceful while Noriko is clumsy and shy—so when they begin tea ceremony lessons Noriko is understandably nervous. Their first lesson is difficult and their teacher is rigid, but the intricate fine details in the practice are fascinating enough for the girls to continue learning. While the lessons are only a hobby for Michiko, Noriko develops a passion for the practice and a deep connection to her teacher. Through the changing seasons of Noriko’s life, the ritual of tea ceremony becomes a safe place to meditate on the ups and downs of life.

Every Day a Good Day is an elegant, moving tale that brings the world of tea ceremony to life; based on essayist Noriko Morishita’s book of the same name.

———-

SUNDAY, 24 NOV | 2:30PM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018/ Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
In Japanese with English subtitles

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

———-

SUNDAY, 24 NOV | 6:00PM

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE (ジョジョの奇妙な冒険　ダイヤモンドは砕けない　第一章)

2017 / Fantasy, Action/Adventure / 120 mins / MA 15+ (Strong fantasy violence)
In Japanese with English subtitles

Stylish supernatural action.

Famed cult film director Takashi Miike (Ichi the Killer) helms the first-ever live-action film adaptation of cult manga classic Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki. The sleepy town of Morioh, Japan, is home to Josuke Higashikata, a high school student who possesses the supernatural ability to conjure a being known as a “Stand”. It turns out he’s not the only one, as a mystical arrow has been travelling through the town, bringing out the latent Stand abilities in everyone it encounters. When Josuke and his family become targets of a Stand-wielding criminal, Josuke teams up with a band of wacky Stand users to protect the ones he loves.

The Japanese Film Festival – Australia travelling program will tour Newcastle with three contemporary #Japanese films, screening for #free. Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney with Japanese English Club (UoN)

Free admission. Limited seating, reservations required.

Please see below for more information.

———-
EVENT DETAILS
#JFFnewcastle2019
———-

ADMISSION FOR FILMS
Reservations are available through Eventbrite:

DAD’S LUNCH BOX
http://bit.ly/2lznqAV

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY
http://bit.ly/2m1nZ6R

MIRAI
http://bit.ly/2m1o3DD

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE
http://bit.ly/2lEo9R3

VENUE
Event Cinemas Kotara
Park Ave, Kotara
NSW 2289

PROGRAM ENQUIRIES
japanesefilmfestival@jpf.org.au

———-
FILM PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
———-

FRIDAY, 22 NOV | 2:30PM

DAD’S LUNCH BOX (パパのお弁当は世界一)

2017 / Drama / 76 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Family drama based on a true story.

Dad’s Lunch Box is a heart-warming story of a newly-divorced father who vows to make his daughter Midori’s lunch every day until she finishes high school. Meanwhile, Midori it still adjusting to the new dynamic with her father and dealing with the trials and tribulations of high school life–friends and boys at the top of the list.

Based on a viral tweet that was retweeted by 80,000 people and received 260,000 likes, Masakazu Fukatsu’s debut feature film brings together a warm story of the growing bond between father and daughter, reinforcing the age-old sentiment that family connections are best built through food.

———-

FRIDAY, 22 NOV | 6:00PM

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY (日日是好日)

2018 / Slice of Life, Drama / 100 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Finding your passion in the most unexpected of places.

Noriko and Michiko are cousins about to graduate from university. Michiko is adventurous and graceful while Noriko is clumsy and shy—so when they begin tea ceremony lessons Noriko is understandably nervous. Their first lesson is difficult and their teacher is rigid, but the intricate fine details in the practice are fascinating enough for the girls to continue learning. While the lessons are only a hobby for Michiko, Noriko develops a passion for the practice and a deep connection to her teacher. Through the changing seasons of Noriko’s life, the ritual of tea ceremony becomes a safe place to meditate on the ups and downs of life.

Every Day a Good Day is an elegant, moving tale that brings the world of tea ceremony to life; based on essayist Noriko Morishita’s book of the same name.

———-

SUNDAY, 24 NOV | 2:30PM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018/ Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
In Japanese with English subtitles

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

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SUNDAY, 24 NOV | 6:00PM

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE (ジョジョの奇妙な冒険　ダイヤモンドは砕けない　第一章)

2017 / Fantasy, Action/Adventure / 120 mins / MA 15+ (Strong fantasy violence)
In Japanese with English subtitles

Stylish supernatural action.

Famed cult film director Takashi Miike (Ichi the Killer) helms the first-ever live-action film adaptation of cult manga classic Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki. The sleepy town of Morioh, Japan, is home to Josuke Higashikata, a high school student who possesses the supernatural ability to conjure a being known as a “Stand”. It turns out he’s not the only one, as a mystical arrow has been travelling through the town, bringing out the latent Stand abilities in everyone it encounters. When Josuke and his family become targets of a Stand-wielding criminal, Josuke teams up with a band of wacky Stand users to protect the ones he loves.

The Japanese Film Festival – Australia travelling program will tour Newcastle with three contemporary #Japanese films, screening for #free. Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney with Japanese English Club (UoN)

Free admission. Limited seating, reservations required.

Please see below for more information.

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EVENT DETAILS
#JFFnewcastle2019
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ADMISSION FOR FILMS
Reservations are available through Eventbrite:

DAD’S LUNCH BOX
http://bit.ly/2lznqAV

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY
http://bit.ly/2m1nZ6R

MIRAI
http://bit.ly/2m1o3DD

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE
http://bit.ly/2lEo9R3

VENUE
Event Cinemas Kotara
Park Ave, Kotara
NSW 2289

PROGRAM ENQUIRIES
japanesefilmfestival@jpf.org.au

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FILM PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
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FRIDAY, 22 NOV | 2:30PM

DAD’S LUNCH BOX (パパのお弁当は世界一)

2017 / Drama / 76 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Family drama based on a true story.

Dad’s Lunch Box is a heart-warming story of a newly-divorced father who vows to make his daughter Midori’s lunch every day until she finishes high school. Meanwhile, Midori it still adjusting to the new dynamic with her father and dealing with the trials and tribulations of high school life–friends and boys at the top of the list.

Based on a viral tweet that was retweeted by 80,000 people and received 260,000 likes, Masakazu Fukatsu’s debut feature film brings together a warm story of the growing bond between father and daughter, reinforcing the age-old sentiment that family connections are best built through food.

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FRIDAY, 22 NOV | 6:00PM

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY (日日是好日)

2018 / Slice of Life, Drama / 100 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Finding your passion in the most unexpected of places.

Noriko and Michiko are cousins about to graduate from university. Michiko is adventurous and graceful while Noriko is clumsy and shy—so when they begin tea ceremony lessons Noriko is understandably nervous. Their first lesson is difficult and their teacher is rigid, but the intricate fine details in the practice are fascinating enough for the girls to continue learning. While the lessons are only a hobby for Michiko, Noriko develops a passion for the practice and a deep connection to her teacher. Through the changing seasons of Noriko’s life, the ritual of tea ceremony becomes a safe place to meditate on the ups and downs of life.

Every Day a Good Day is an elegant, moving tale that brings the world of tea ceremony to life; based on essayist Noriko Morishita’s book of the same name.

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SUNDAY, 24 NOV | 2:30PM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018/ Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
In Japanese with English subtitles

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

———-

SUNDAY, 24 NOV | 6:00PM

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE (ジョジョの奇妙な冒険　ダイヤモンドは砕けない　第一章)

2017 / Fantasy, Action/Adventure / 120 mins / MA 15+ (Strong fantasy violence)
In Japanese with English subtitles

Stylish supernatural action.

Famed cult film director Takashi Miike (Ichi the Killer) helms the first-ever live-action film adaptation of cult manga classic Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki. The sleepy town of Morioh, Japan, is home to Josuke Higashikata, a high school student who possesses the supernatural ability to conjure a being known as a “Stand”. It turns out he’s not the only one, as a mystical arrow has been travelling through the town, bringing out the latent Stand abilities in everyone it encounters. When Josuke and his family become targets of a Stand-wielding criminal, Josuke teams up with a band of wacky Stand users to protect the ones he loves.

#JFFClassics2019 is coming to The Astor Theatre with a #free 35mm film program. This year’s program, GRIEF AND VENGEANCE: OTHERWORLDLY TALES, presents a selection of films that unveil age-old ghost stories and chilling tales from the spirit realm. Screens on 25 & 26 November.

For the film line-up and schedule visit
https://japanesefilmfestival.net/films-schedule/#classic

JFF Classics at The Astor will feature an abridged program of 4 films. The full program comprised of 7 films will be screened at the Art Gallery of New South Wales from 2-23 October. Visit JFF Classics at AGNSW – Grief & Vengeance for more information.

[FREE ADMISSION]

Tickets available at the cinema from one hour before each screening. A small allocation of early-bird tickets can be booked in advance from Eventbrite (pre-bookings available from 30 September, 9am) see japanesefilmfestival.net

[ABOUT THE PROGRAM]

GRIEF AND VENGEANCE: OTHERWORLDLY TALES at The Astor features a spooky line-up of films from master filmmaker Nobuo Nakagawa, who pioneered the Japanese #horror film genre.

The abridged program chosen for The Astor will feature suspense-filled, psychological horrors and ghost stories. From a cursed house with visitations from a grief stricken cat lady in BLACK CAT MANSION, to a haunting adaption of one of the most famous ghost stories in Japan in THE BRIDE FROM HADES. The selection of films offers a glimpse into traditional Japanese #folklore and the spirit world spanning many eras.

Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney and made possible through the Japan Foundation Film Library (Tokyo). In partnership with The Astor Theatre.

#JFFClassics2019 is coming to The Astor Theatre with a #free 35mm film program. This year’s program, GRIEF AND VENGEANCE: OTHERWORLDLY TALES, presents a selection of films that unveil age-old ghost stories and chilling tales from the spirit realm. Screens on 25 & 26 November.

For the film line-up and schedule visit
https://japanesefilmfestival.net/films-schedule/#classic

JFF Classics at The Astor will feature an abridged program of 4 films. The full program comprised of 7 films will be screened at the Art Gallery of New South Wales from 2-23 October. Visit JFF Classics at AGNSW – Grief & Vengeance for more information.

[FREE ADMISSION]

Tickets available at the cinema from one hour before each screening. A small allocation of early-bird tickets can be booked in advance from Eventbrite (pre-bookings available from 30 September, 9am) see japanesefilmfestival.net

[ABOUT THE PROGRAM]

GRIEF AND VENGEANCE: OTHERWORLDLY TALES at The Astor features a spooky line-up of films from master filmmaker Nobuo Nakagawa, who pioneered the Japanese #horror film genre.

The abridged program chosen for The Astor will feature suspense-filled, psychological horrors and ghost stories. From a cursed house with visitations from a grief stricken cat lady in BLACK CAT MANSION, to a haunting adaption of one of the most famous ghost stories in Japan in THE BRIDE FROM HADES. The selection of films offers a glimpse into traditional Japanese #folklore and the spirit world spanning many eras.

Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney and made possible through the Japan Foundation Film Library (Tokyo). In partnership with The Astor Theatre.