2010.09.30[Event Reports]
The 23rd TIFF, Press Conference Report
A press conference to announce the 23rd edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) was held today, on September 30th (Thursday) at Roppongi Hills, Tokyo.
From left: Hideyuki Takai (President, UNIJAPAN), Pistol Takehara, Kaho Minami, Mitsuki Tanimura, Kazuyoshi Kumakiri and Tom Yoda (Chairman, TIFF)
©2010 TIFF
Two films for the Competition Section were announced today, to add to those previously announced: the world premiere of POST CARD, directed by the master filmmaker Kaneto Shindo, and Never Let Me Go, a film by Mark Romanek that visualizes the world depicted in the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, the Japanese-born British author.
Notes and Quotes from the Press Conference
Tom Yoda, Chairman, Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF & TIFFCOM)
“This will be my third year as chairman of the TIFF. To mark this as a year of progress, we focused on the selection of films more than ever. A total of 832 films were entered to the Competition section, from which we selected 15 films to be screened. In the Winds of Asia-Middle East section, we are featuring Bruce Lee and Akira Kurosawa, celebrating the 70th and 100th anniversaries of their birth respectively. To mention just two of the many other attractive features of this year’s festival, we are highlighting films by the rising new generation of Taiwanese directors, and introducing films by the worldly acclaimed Turkish film director Reha Erdem. We also plan to screen footage of TRON: Legacy 3D Special Presentation. The film selected for the Opening is The Social Network, and for the Closing, The Town. Opening and Closing films have always achieved excellent performances at the box-office, so please come and see them.”
Guest Speakers from the film The Sketches of Kaitan City (Competition Section)
Representing all the films in the Competition Section, Director Kazuyoshi Kumakiri and Mitsuki Tanimura, Kaho Minami, and Pistol Takehara, who played leading roles in The Sketches of Kaitan City, came up on stage.
From left: Pistol Takehara, Kaho Minami, Mitsuki Tanimura, Kazuyoshi Kumakiri
©2010 TIFF
Kazuyoshi Kumakiri, Director
Q: We heard that local citizens in Hakodate City in Hokkaido worked hard to help you create this film. What aspects did you focus on most in the process of directing this film?
A: It all started from meeting people at a film festival held in Hakodate 2 years ago. Yes, we received great support from the local people to complete the film. In the past, my films have evolved around one or two people, but this film is about the lives of a whole group of people, so we spent more time on it than we normally do. We wanted to depict the story so as to make each character’s life look real and to present their past as well.
Mitsuki Tanimura, Actress
Q: How was it working with the director? Which scene is the most impressive to you?
A: We only needed to be a part of the mystic atmosphere he created, and we were free to express ourselves as we liked. The shoot proceeded in that kind of comfortable environment. To me, one of the most impressive scenes is where I watch the sunrise with my elder brother. We spent two days to film that beautiful sunrise, without any use of computer graphics. I hope you will enjoy watching all the wonderful scenes that were created by realistic cinematography.
Kaho Minami, Actress
Q: How was the shoot in Hakodate?
A: I feel that there is a great depth in this film, stimulated by the great blending of the many people involved. The professional actors and amateurs blended so well. Every scene was shot in Hakodate as if to brand the air of the city on the film. I was very happy to be part of such an atmosphere. By developing great relationships with the local citizens, the film was created in a kind of harmonious environment. I’m excited that this film is being presented at the Tokyo International Film Festival and will be enjoyed by the people through out the world.
Pistol Takehara, Actor
Q: You appear in many of Director Kumakiri’s films. How did this film differ from the others?
A: Yes, I have worked with director Kumakiri for many times. I would say, perhaps because the shoot was in his hometown, I found him smiling more than usual! He really seemed to be having fun, and that was something I remember well. And in this film I was able to act the way I truly felt.
The 23rd TIFF will be held from October 23-31, 2010 at Roppongi Hills and other venues in Tokyo.
TIFF official website will keep you update with our latest news including guests information!!
Don’t miss it!!
From left: Hideyuki Takai (President, UNIJAPAN), Pistol Takehara, Kaho Minami, Mitsuki Tanimura, Kazuyoshi Kumakiri and Tom Yoda (Chairman, TIFF)
©2010 TIFF
Two films for the Competition Section were announced today, to add to those previously announced: the world premiere of POST CARD, directed by the master filmmaker Kaneto Shindo, and Never Let Me Go, a film by Mark Romanek that visualizes the world depicted in the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, the Japanese-born British author.
Notes and Quotes from the Press Conference
Tom Yoda, Chairman, Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF & TIFFCOM)
“This will be my third year as chairman of the TIFF. To mark this as a year of progress, we focused on the selection of films more than ever. A total of 832 films were entered to the Competition section, from which we selected 15 films to be screened. In the Winds of Asia-Middle East section, we are featuring Bruce Lee and Akira Kurosawa, celebrating the 70th and 100th anniversaries of their birth respectively. To mention just two of the many other attractive features of this year’s festival, we are highlighting films by the rising new generation of Taiwanese directors, and introducing films by the worldly acclaimed Turkish film director Reha Erdem. We also plan to screen footage of TRON: Legacy 3D Special Presentation. The film selected for the Opening is The Social Network, and for the Closing, The Town. Opening and Closing films have always achieved excellent performances at the box-office, so please come and see them.”
Guest Speakers from the film The Sketches of Kaitan City (Competition Section)
Representing all the films in the Competition Section, Director Kazuyoshi Kumakiri and Mitsuki Tanimura, Kaho Minami, and Pistol Takehara, who played leading roles in The Sketches of Kaitan City, came up on stage.
From left: Pistol Takehara, Kaho Minami, Mitsuki Tanimura, Kazuyoshi Kumakiri
©2010 TIFF
Kazuyoshi Kumakiri, Director
Q: We heard that local citizens in Hakodate City in Hokkaido worked hard to help you create this film. What aspects did you focus on most in the process of directing this film?
A: It all started from meeting people at a film festival held in Hakodate 2 years ago. Yes, we received great support from the local people to complete the film. In the past, my films have evolved around one or two people, but this film is about the lives of a whole group of people, so we spent more time on it than we normally do. We wanted to depict the story so as to make each character’s life look real and to present their past as well.
Mitsuki Tanimura, Actress
Q: How was it working with the director? Which scene is the most impressive to you?
A: We only needed to be a part of the mystic atmosphere he created, and we were free to express ourselves as we liked. The shoot proceeded in that kind of comfortable environment. To me, one of the most impressive scenes is where I watch the sunrise with my elder brother. We spent two days to film that beautiful sunrise, without any use of computer graphics. I hope you will enjoy watching all the wonderful scenes that were created by realistic cinematography.
Kaho Minami, Actress
Q: How was the shoot in Hakodate?
A: I feel that there is a great depth in this film, stimulated by the great blending of the many people involved. The professional actors and amateurs blended so well. Every scene was shot in Hakodate as if to brand the air of the city on the film. I was very happy to be part of such an atmosphere. By developing great relationships with the local citizens, the film was created in a kind of harmonious environment. I’m excited that this film is being presented at the Tokyo International Film Festival and will be enjoyed by the people through out the world.
Pistol Takehara, Actor
Q: You appear in many of Director Kumakiri’s films. How did this film differ from the others?
A: Yes, I have worked with director Kumakiri for many times. I would say, perhaps because the shoot was in his hometown, I found him smiling more than usual! He really seemed to be having fun, and that was something I remember well. And in this film I was able to act the way I truly felt.
The 23rd TIFF will be held from October 23-31, 2010 at Roppongi Hills and other venues in Tokyo.
TIFF official website will keep you update with our latest news including guests information!!
Don’t miss it!!
2010.09.30[Updates]
The 23rd TIFF, "POST CARD" directed by Kaneto Shindo for Competition!
Today, the 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival held a press conference and made an announcement that POST CARD directed by Kaneto Shindo, has been selected to compete at the 23rd TIFF Competition section!
Competition
World Premiere
POST CARD
98-year-old Kaneto Shindo's self-claimed final film. War does not only take soldiers' lives, but also destroys their families as well. Shindo's last work depicts the catastrophe of war from ordinary people's point of view.
©2011"POST CARD"Kindai Eiga Kyokai/Watanabe Shoji/Plandas
Director/Screenplay/Original Story: Kaneto Shindo
Cast: Etsushi Toyokawa, Shinobu Otake, Naomasa Musaka, Ren Osugi, Akira Emoto, Mitsuko Baisho
2011 / Japan
Distributer: TOKYO THEATRES COMPANY , INCORPORATED
Schedule
10/27 (Wed) 14:30-
TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS SCREEN7
Ticket PIA P Code 560-505
Lawson Ticket L Code 32443
10/29 (Fri) 14:35-
TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS SCREEN6
Ticket PIA P Code 560-504
Lawson Ticket L Code 32442
Advance Tickets: ¥1000 (Tax included) each
Tickets at the Door: ¥1200 (Tax included) each
Advanced Tickets go on sale on Saturday October 9.
Available at Ticket PIA and LAWSON Ticket (Japanese only)
Competition
World Premiere
POST CARD
98-year-old Kaneto Shindo's self-claimed final film. War does not only take soldiers' lives, but also destroys their families as well. Shindo's last work depicts the catastrophe of war from ordinary people's point of view.
©2011"POST CARD"Kindai Eiga Kyokai/Watanabe Shoji/Plandas
Director/Screenplay/Original Story: Kaneto Shindo
Cast: Etsushi Toyokawa, Shinobu Otake, Naomasa Musaka, Ren Osugi, Akira Emoto, Mitsuko Baisho
2011 / Japan
Distributer: TOKYO THEATRES COMPANY , INCORPORATED
Schedule
10/27 (Wed) 14:30-
TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS SCREEN7
Ticket PIA P Code 560-505
Lawson Ticket L Code 32443
10/29 (Fri) 14:35-
TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS SCREEN6
Ticket PIA P Code 560-504
Lawson Ticket L Code 32442
Advance Tickets: ¥1000 (Tax included) each
Tickets at the Door: ¥1200 (Tax included) each
Advanced Tickets go on sale on Saturday October 9.
Available at Ticket PIA and LAWSON Ticket (Japanese only)
2010.09.29[Updates]
Announcement: “Eidanren Seminar” and Special Program, "DAISOUSAMOU" (1965) screening
“Eidanren Seminar”
(The seminar organized by Federation of Japanese Films Industry, Inc.)
Announcement:
“Restoration and conservation of original films and long-term archive of born-digital cinema”
Produced in 1965 and yet unreleased as video, the restored original version of DAISOUSAMOU will be revived for your viewing!
The 23rd TIFF will present the special screening of this signature film!
A panel discussion and speech will be held to discuss about “Conservation of films as a cultural property” in advance to this screening.
This is definitely a don't miss seminar for the film fans and industry people!
The 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival, Special Program
“Eidanren Seminar”
“Restoration and conservation of original films and long-term archive of born-digital cinema”
DAISOUSAMOU
©1965KadokawaPictures,Inc.
Director: Mitsuo Murayama
Cast: Kojiro Hongo, Jun Fujimaki, Ken Utsui
1965 / Japan
10/24 (Sun) 11:30-
Cinemart Roppongi SCREEN4
*No English subtitles
Advance Tickets: ¥1000 (Tax included) each
Tickets at the Door: ¥1000 (Tax included) each
Advanced Tickets go on sale on Saturday October 9.
Available at Ticket PIA and LAWSON Ticket (Japanese only)
(The seminar organized by Federation of Japanese Films Industry, Inc.)
Announcement:
“Restoration and conservation of original films and long-term archive of born-digital cinema”
Produced in 1965 and yet unreleased as video, the restored original version of DAISOUSAMOU will be revived for your viewing!
The 23rd TIFF will present the special screening of this signature film!
A panel discussion and speech will be held to discuss about “Conservation of films as a cultural property” in advance to this screening.
This is definitely a don't miss seminar for the film fans and industry people!
The 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival, Special Program
“Eidanren Seminar”
“Restoration and conservation of original films and long-term archive of born-digital cinema”
DAISOUSAMOU
©1965KadokawaPictures,Inc.
Director: Mitsuo Murayama
Cast: Kojiro Hongo, Jun Fujimaki, Ken Utsui
1965 / Japan
10/24 (Sun) 11:30-
Cinemart Roppongi SCREEN4
*No English subtitles
Advance Tickets: ¥1000 (Tax included) each
Tickets at the Door: ¥1000 (Tax included) each
Advanced Tickets go on sale on Saturday October 9.
Available at Ticket PIA and LAWSON Ticket (Japanese only)
2010.09.29[Updates]
The 23rd TIFF, "Never Let Me Go" for Competition!
TIFF is pleased to announce that Never Let Me Go will be shown at the 23rd TIFF as a film for Competition section!
Competition
Never Let Me Go
This life is dedicated to someone unknown.
©2010 Twentieth Century Fox
Director: Mark Romanek
Original Novel: Kazuo Ishiguro
Screenplay: Alex Garland
Cast: Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, Keira Knightley, Charlotte Rampling
2010 / UK=USA
Distributer: 20th Century Fox Japan, Inc.
Never Let Me Go Official Website: www.foxsearchlight.com/neverletmego
Schedule
10/28 (Thu) 12:00-
TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS SCREEN6
Ticket PIA P Code 560-504
Lawson Ticket L Code 32442
10/30 (Sat) 14:30-
TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS SCREEN7
Ticket PIA P Code 560-505
Lawson Ticket L Code 32443
Advance Tickets: ¥1000 (Tax included) each
Tickets at the Door: ¥1200 (Tax included) each
Advanced Tickets go on sale on Saturday October 9.
Available at Ticket PIA and LAWSON Ticket (Japanese only)
Competition
Never Let Me Go
This life is dedicated to someone unknown.
©2010 Twentieth Century Fox
Director: Mark Romanek
Original Novel: Kazuo Ishiguro
Screenplay: Alex Garland
Cast: Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, Keira Knightley, Charlotte Rampling
2010 / UK=USA
Distributer: 20th Century Fox Japan, Inc.
Never Let Me Go Official Website: www.foxsearchlight.com/neverletmego
Schedule
10/28 (Thu) 12:00-
TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS SCREEN6
Ticket PIA P Code 560-504
Lawson Ticket L Code 32442
10/30 (Sat) 14:30-
TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS SCREEN7
Ticket PIA P Code 560-505
Lawson Ticket L Code 32443
Advance Tickets: ¥1000 (Tax included) each
Tickets at the Door: ¥1200 (Tax included) each
Advanced Tickets go on sale on Saturday October 9.
Available at Ticket PIA and LAWSON Ticket (Japanese only)
2010.09.29[Updates]
The 23rd TIFF, "IP MAN" for "The 70th Anniversary: Bruce LEE to the Future", Winds of Asia-Middle East
The 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival, Winds of Asia-Middle East
"The 70th Anniversary: Bruce LEE to the Future"
In addition to the unveiled titles for the Bruce Lee feature screenings, TIFF is pleased to announce that IP MAN (2008) directed by Yip Wai-shun, starring Donnie Yen and its sequel film IP MAN 2 (2010) will be shown at the festival!
Winds of Asia-Middle East "The 70th Anniversary: Bruce LEE to the Future"
IP MAN
A story of legendary Kung-fu star, Bruce Lee's great mentor.
©2008 Mandarin Films Distribution Co. Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Director: Yip Wai-shun
Cast: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
Distributer: Face to Face / LIBERO
2008 / Hong Kong
IP MAN Official Website: http://www.ipman-movie.com/
IP MAN 2
Ip Man's Wing Chun and Sammo Hung in Hong Kong.
©2010 Mandarin Films Limited All Rights Reserved
Director: Yip Wai-shun
Cast: Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Huang Xiao-ming
Distributer: Face to Face / LIBERO
2010 / Hong Kong
IP MAN 2 Official Website: http://www.ipman2-movie.com/
Schedule
IP MAN
10/23 (Sat) 16:30-
Cinemart Roppongi SCREEN4
Ticket PIA P Code 560-519
Lawson Ticket L Code 32468
IP MAN 2
10/23 (Sat) 19:30-
Cinemart Roppongi SCREEN4
Ticket PIA P Code 560-519
Lawson Ticket L Code 32468
IP MAN
10/29 (Fri) 12:00-
TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS SCREEN5
Ticket PIA P Code 560-515
Lawson Ticket L Code 32464
IP MAN 2
10/29 (Fri) 15:00-
TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS SCREEN5
Ticket PIA P Code 560-515
Lawson Ticket L Code 32464
Advance Tickets: ¥1300 (Tax included) each
Tickets at the Door: ¥1500 (Tax included) each
*This is not double feature screening.
Advanced Tickets go on sale on Saturday October 9.
Available at Ticket PIA and LAWSON Ticket (Japanese only)
"The 70th Anniversary: Bruce LEE to the Future"
In addition to the unveiled titles for the Bruce Lee feature screenings, TIFF is pleased to announce that IP MAN (2008) directed by Yip Wai-shun, starring Donnie Yen and its sequel film IP MAN 2 (2010) will be shown at the festival!
Winds of Asia-Middle East "The 70th Anniversary: Bruce LEE to the Future"
IP MAN
A story of legendary Kung-fu star, Bruce Lee's great mentor.
©2008 Mandarin Films Distribution Co. Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Director: Yip Wai-shun
Cast: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
Distributer: Face to Face / LIBERO
2008 / Hong Kong
IP MAN Official Website: http://www.ipman-movie.com/
IP MAN 2
Ip Man's Wing Chun and Sammo Hung in Hong Kong.
©2010 Mandarin Films Limited All Rights Reserved
Director: Yip Wai-shun
Cast: Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Huang Xiao-ming
Distributer: Face to Face / LIBERO
2010 / Hong Kong
IP MAN 2 Official Website: http://www.ipman2-movie.com/
Schedule
IP MAN
10/23 (Sat) 16:30-
Cinemart Roppongi SCREEN4
Ticket PIA P Code 560-519
Lawson Ticket L Code 32468
IP MAN 2
10/23 (Sat) 19:30-
Cinemart Roppongi SCREEN4
Ticket PIA P Code 560-519
Lawson Ticket L Code 32468
IP MAN
10/29 (Fri) 12:00-
TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS SCREEN5
Ticket PIA P Code 560-515
Lawson Ticket L Code 32464
IP MAN 2
10/29 (Fri) 15:00-
TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS SCREEN5
Ticket PIA P Code 560-515
Lawson Ticket L Code 32464
Advance Tickets: ¥1300 (Tax included) each
Tickets at the Door: ¥1500 (Tax included) each
*This is not double feature screening.
Advanced Tickets go on sale on Saturday October 9.
Available at Ticket PIA and LAWSON Ticket (Japanese only)
2010.09.26[Updates]
The 23rd TIFF, A Liar and a Broken Girl for Japanese Eyes!
Japanese Eyes
A Liar and a Broken Girl
A love story about a liar boy, and a disturbed girl
©2011 "Usotsuki Mi-kun to Kowareta Ma-chan" Film Partners
Director: Natsuki Seta
Cast: Aya Omasa, Shota Sometani, Kyoka Suzuki
2010 / Japan
Distributer: Kadokawa Pictures, Inc.
A Liar and a Broken Girl Official Website: www.usodakedo.net (Japanese site)
Schedule
10/25(Mon) 11:50-
TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS SCREEN6
Ticket PIA P Code 560-522
Lawson Ticket L Code 32513
10/27(Wed) 17:30-
TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS SCREEN6
Ticket PIA P Code 560-522
Lawson Ticket L Code 32513
Advanced Tickets go on sale on Saturday October 9.
Available at Ticket PIA and LAWSON Ticket (Japanese only)
2010.09.17[Updates]
The 23rd TIFF, Competition Films Update!
In addition to unveiled 4 titles, TIFF is pleased to announce 8 more titles for the 23rd TIFF Competition!
Which film will win Tokyo Sakura Grand Prix!?
The 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival, Competition films (*Alphabetical order(English Title))
Beautiful Boy
© 2010 Goldrush Entertainment
Director: Shawn Ku
Cast: Michael Sheen, Maria Bello,Moon Bloodgood
2010 / USA
Beautiful Boy Official Website: beautifulboythemovie.com
Brighton Rock
© 2010 StudioCanal S.A/UK Film Council/BBC
Director: Rowan Joffe
Cast: Sam Riley, Helen Mirren, Andrea Riseborough
2010 / UK
Flamingo No.13
Director: Hamid Reza Aligholian
Cast: Baran Zamani, Rasoul Younan, Mohammad Taghi Shams Langroudi
2010 / Iran
If the Seed Doesn't Die
© MRAKONIA FILM, WEGA FILM
Director: Sinisa Dragin
Cast: Mustafa Nadarevic, Dan Condurache, Franz Buchrieser
2010 / Romania=Serbia=Austria
Intimate Grammar
© Libretto Films - Norma Productions
Director: Nir Bergman
Cast: Roee Elsberg, Orly Zilbershatz, Yehuda Almagor
2010 / Israel
Intimate Grammar Official Website: www.norma.co.il (Production Company Website)
The Invisible Eye
Director: Diego Lerman
Cast: Julieta Zylberberg, Osmar Nunez, Marta Lubos
2010 / Argentina=France=Spain
The Invisible Eye Official Website: www.pyramidefilms.com (Production Company Website)
Primary!
Director: Ivan Noel
Cast: Francisco Alfonsin, Jose Joaquin Mena-Bernal Rueda
2010 / Spain
Primary! Official Website: www.yvesnoelproductions.com (Production Company Website)
Sarah's Key
© Hugo Films
Director: Gilles Paquet-Brenner
Cast: Kristin Scott Thomas, Melucine Mayance, Niels Arestrup
2010 / France
*The screening schedule will be announced around end of September.
The other Competition films (News Title):
The 23rd TIFF, Sketches of Kaitan City for Competition!
The 23rd TIFF, And Peace on Earth, The Piano in a Factory & Zephyr for Competition!
Check here for the other 23rd TIFF screening films.
List of films that will be screened at the 23rd TIFF are HERE!!
Advanced Tickets go on sale on Saturday October 9.
Available at Ticket PIA and LAWSON Ticket (Japanese only)
*For non-Japanese speakers, please refer to our English website for instruction of purchasing the tickets. Ticketing information and our program schedule will be available around end of September.
Which film will win Tokyo Sakura Grand Prix!?
The 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival, Competition films (*Alphabetical order(English Title))
Beautiful Boy
© 2010 Goldrush Entertainment
Director: Shawn Ku
Cast: Michael Sheen, Maria Bello,Moon Bloodgood
2010 / USA
Beautiful Boy Official Website: beautifulboythemovie.com
Brighton Rock
© 2010 StudioCanal S.A/UK Film Council/BBC
Director: Rowan Joffe
Cast: Sam Riley, Helen Mirren, Andrea Riseborough
2010 / UK
Flamingo No.13
Director: Hamid Reza Aligholian
Cast: Baran Zamani, Rasoul Younan, Mohammad Taghi Shams Langroudi
2010 / Iran
If the Seed Doesn't Die
© MRAKONIA FILM, WEGA FILM
Director: Sinisa Dragin
Cast: Mustafa Nadarevic, Dan Condurache, Franz Buchrieser
2010 / Romania=Serbia=Austria
Intimate Grammar
© Libretto Films - Norma Productions
Director: Nir Bergman
Cast: Roee Elsberg, Orly Zilbershatz, Yehuda Almagor
2010 / Israel
Intimate Grammar Official Website: www.norma.co.il (Production Company Website)
The Invisible Eye
Director: Diego Lerman
Cast: Julieta Zylberberg, Osmar Nunez, Marta Lubos
2010 / Argentina=France=Spain
The Invisible Eye Official Website: www.pyramidefilms.com (Production Company Website)
Primary!
Director: Ivan Noel
Cast: Francisco Alfonsin, Jose Joaquin Mena-Bernal Rueda
2010 / Spain
Primary! Official Website: www.yvesnoelproductions.com (Production Company Website)
Sarah's Key
© Hugo Films
Director: Gilles Paquet-Brenner
Cast: Kristin Scott Thomas, Melucine Mayance, Niels Arestrup
2010 / France
*The screening schedule will be announced around end of September.
The other Competition films (News Title):
The 23rd TIFF, Sketches of Kaitan City for Competition!
The 23rd TIFF, And Peace on Earth, The Piano in a Factory & Zephyr for Competition!
Check here for the other 23rd TIFF screening films.
List of films that will be screened at the 23rd TIFF are HERE!!
Advanced Tickets go on sale on Saturday October 9.
Available at Ticket PIA and LAWSON Ticket (Japanese only)
*For non-Japanese speakers, please refer to our English website for instruction of purchasing the tickets. Ticketing information and our program schedule will be available around end of September.
2010.09.16[Updates]
The 23rd TIFF, Winds of Asia Middle-East Films Update!
MONGA which recorded the biggest number of audience attendance in Taiwan film history in 2010 has been chosen to the opening film of "Taiwanese Cinema Renaissance: New Breeze of the Rising Generation."
The 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival, Winds of Asia
"Taiwanese Cinema Renaissance: New Breeze of the Rising Generation"
Co-Organizer: Taipei Film Commission, Government Information Office and Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan
Taiwanese Cinema Renaissance 2010: OPENING FILM
MONGA (2010)
No such thing called meaning, there is only brotherhood.
©2010 Green Days Film Co. Ltd. Honto Production All Rights Reserved.
Director: Doze, Niu Chen-Zer
Cast: Ching-Tien Juan, Mark Chao, Ju-Lung Ma, Rhydian Vanghan, Ko Chia-yen
Distributer: Broadmedia Studios Corporation
2010 / Taiwan
*The screening schedule will be announced around end of September.
Check here for the other 23rd TIFF screening films.
The other "Taiwanese Cinema Renaissance: New Breeze of the Rising Generation" films are HERE.
List of films that will be screened at the 23rd TIFF are HERE!!
Advanced Tickets go on sale on Saturday October 9.
Available at Ticket PIA and LAWSON Ticket (Japanese only)
*For non-Japanese speakers, please refer to our English website for instruction of purchasing the tickets. Ticketing information and our program schedule will be available around end of September.
The 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival, Winds of Asia
"Taiwanese Cinema Renaissance: New Breeze of the Rising Generation"
Co-Organizer: Taipei Film Commission, Government Information Office and Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan
Taiwanese Cinema Renaissance 2010: OPENING FILM
MONGA (2010)
No such thing called meaning, there is only brotherhood.
©2010 Green Days Film Co. Ltd. Honto Production All Rights Reserved.
Director: Doze, Niu Chen-Zer
Cast: Ching-Tien Juan, Mark Chao, Ju-Lung Ma, Rhydian Vanghan, Ko Chia-yen
Distributer: Broadmedia Studios Corporation
2010 / Taiwan
*The screening schedule will be announced around end of September.
Check here for the other 23rd TIFF screening films.
The other "Taiwanese Cinema Renaissance: New Breeze of the Rising Generation" films are HERE.
List of films that will be screened at the 23rd TIFF are HERE!!
Advanced Tickets go on sale on Saturday October 9.
Available at Ticket PIA and LAWSON Ticket (Japanese only)
*For non-Japanese speakers, please refer to our English website for instruction of purchasing the tickets. Ticketing information and our program schedule will be available around end of September.
2010.09.14[Updates]
The 23rd TIFF, 2 Films for Japanese Eyes!
TIFF is pleased to announce 2 titles for the 23rd TIFF Japanese Eyes!
Japanese Eyes: OPENING FILM
Wandering Home
Hope emerges from the depths - a place the heart calls home.
©2010 SIGLO/VAP/BITTERS END
Director: Yoichi Higashi
Cast: Tadanobu Asano, Hiromi Nagasaku, Yoshiko Kayama
2010 / Japan
Distributer: BITTERS END, Inc. / SIGLO, Ltd.
Wandering Home Official Website: www.yoisame.jp (Japanese site)
442 -LIVE WITH HONOR, DIE WITH DIGNITY-
The story of the American soldiers with YAMATO-DAMASHII
©442filmpartners
Director: Junichi Suzuki
Cast: Daniel Inoue (United State Senator), George Takei, Steve Shimizu
2010 / USA = Japan
Distributer: Film Voice Inc.
442 -LIVE WITH HONOR, DIE WITH DIGNITY- Official Website: www.442film.com
Check here for the other 23rd TIFF screening films.
List of films that will be screened at the 23rd TIFF are HERE!!
Advanced Tickets go on sale on Saturday October 9.
Available at Ticket PIA and LAWSON Ticket (Japanese only)
*For non-Japanese speakers, please refer to our English website for instruction of purchasing the tickets. Ticketing information and our program schedule will be available around end of September.
Japanese Eyes: OPENING FILM
Wandering Home
Hope emerges from the depths - a place the heart calls home.
©2010 SIGLO/VAP/BITTERS END
Director: Yoichi Higashi
Cast: Tadanobu Asano, Hiromi Nagasaku, Yoshiko Kayama
2010 / Japan
Distributer: BITTERS END, Inc. / SIGLO, Ltd.
Wandering Home Official Website: www.yoisame.jp (Japanese site)
442 -LIVE WITH HONOR, DIE WITH DIGNITY-
The story of the American soldiers with YAMATO-DAMASHII
©442filmpartners
Director: Junichi Suzuki
Cast: Daniel Inoue (United State Senator), George Takei, Steve Shimizu
2010 / USA = Japan
Distributer: Film Voice Inc.
442 -LIVE WITH HONOR, DIE WITH DIGNITY- Official Website: www.442film.com
Check here for the other 23rd TIFF screening films.
List of films that will be screened at the 23rd TIFF are HERE!!
Advanced Tickets go on sale on Saturday October 9.
Available at Ticket PIA and LAWSON Ticket (Japanese only)
*For non-Japanese speakers, please refer to our English website for instruction of purchasing the tickets. Ticketing information and our program schedule will be available around end of September.
2010.09.14[Updates]
The 23rd TIFF, Leonie for Special Screenings!
TIFF is pleased to announce that Leonie will be shown at the 23rd TIFF Special Screenings!
The 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival, Special Screenings films
Leonie
Mom, I'm going to Japan with my child.
© 2010 Leonie Productions, LLC All Rights Reserved.
Director: Hisako Matsui
Cast: Emily Mortimer, Shidou Nakamura, Mieko Harada
Distributer: Kadokawa Pictures
2010 / Japan = USA
Leonie Official Website: leoniethemovie.com (Japanese site)
Check here for the other 23rd TIFF screening films.
List of films that will be screened at the 23rd TIFF are HERE!!
Advanced Tickets go on sale on Saturday October 9.
Available at Ticket PIA and LAWSON Ticket (Japanese only)
*For non-Japanese speakers, please refer to our English website for instruction on purchasing the tickets. Ticketing information and our program schedule will be available around end of September.
The 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival, Special Screenings films
Leonie
Mom, I'm going to Japan with my child.
© 2010 Leonie Productions, LLC All Rights Reserved.
Director: Hisako Matsui
Cast: Emily Mortimer, Shidou Nakamura, Mieko Harada
Distributer: Kadokawa Pictures
2010 / Japan = USA
Leonie Official Website: leoniethemovie.com (Japanese site)
Check here for the other 23rd TIFF screening films.
List of films that will be screened at the 23rd TIFF are HERE!!
Advanced Tickets go on sale on Saturday October 9.
Available at Ticket PIA and LAWSON Ticket (Japanese only)
*For non-Japanese speakers, please refer to our English website for instruction on purchasing the tickets. Ticketing information and our program schedule will be available around end of September.
