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Tokyo International Film Festival programming updates

Overview

The Tokyo International Film Festival has announced several new initiatives and programming expansions. These include the Nippon Cinema Now competition to support Japanese filmmakers, the Crosscut Asia+ section created with the Japan Foundation to curate themed lineups between Japan and Southeast Asia, and the Kawakita Kashiko Award to honor women contributing to film culture.

Further programming includes a ‘Women in Motion’ talk hosted by Kering on October 27. The event, which features director Hirokazu Kore-eda and other industry figures, will address the state of Japanese cinema and themes of diversity and gender. The session will conclude with a screening of Lulu Wang’s ‘The Farewell’.

Entities

Japan Foundation · Kawakita Memorial Film Institute · Tokyo International Film Festival · Amy Homma · Kazunari Ninomiya

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Kering will host a 'Women in Motion' talk at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · www.cinemacafe.net · www.wwdjapan.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The event is scheduled for October 27 at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · www.cinemacafe.net · www.wwdjapan.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Speakers include Kazunari Ninomiya, Chieko Murata, and Amy Homma. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · www.cinemacafe.net · www.wwdjapan.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Director Hirokazu Kore-eda will deliver the opening speech. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · www.cinemacafe.net · www.wwdjapan.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The discussion will focus on the current state and future of Japanese cinema and diversity in film culture. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · www.cinemacafe.net · www.wwdjapan.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The film 'The Farewell' will be screened following the talk. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · www.cinemacafe.net · www.wwdjapan.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Admission is free and limited to 60 participants. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · www.wwdjapan.com

Timeline

12 days ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Kering to host 'Women in Motion' talk at Tokyo International Film Festival
Kering will host a 'Women in Motion' talk at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival on October 27, featuring Kazunari Ninomiya and Amy Homma to discuss the future of Japanese cinema and diversity.
22 days ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Tokyo International Film Festival announces new competitions and awards
The Tokyo International Film Festival is introducing the Nippon Cinema Now competition, the Crosscut Asia+ section, and the Kawakita Kashiko Award to honor women in film.

Sources

amigoearuba.com · cinemacafe.net · gqjapan.jp · hollywoodreporter.com · prtimes.jp · the-miyanichi.co.jp · variety.com · wantedly.com · wwdjapan.com · zuuonline.com