31st Japanese Film Festival
Fri Aug 1, 13:00 - Sat Aug 2, 18:00
Neelsie Cinema
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The Office of Consul of Japan in Cape Town and Stellenbosch University Japan Centre are proud to present the 31st Japanese Film Festival! Launching this August, the festival will feature four captivating films of various genres.
Tickets are FREE and EVERYONE is welcome!
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Event Schedule:
Friday, 1 August
[ 14:30 ] - The Wonderland (1h55) / Fantasy, Anime
[ 16:40 ] - Ito (1h56) / Drama, Coming-Of-Age
Followed by a Japanese sake tasting!
Saturday, 2 August
[ 12:30 ] - The Fish Tale (2h19) / Drama, Teen
[ 15:20 ] - Dreaming of the Meridian Arc (1h52) / Drama, History
Venue:
Neelsie Cinema, 7 De Beer, The Neelsie Langenhoven Student Centre, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, 7600
*All films are in Japanese with English subtitles.
Seats are first come first serve, so be sure to arrive early!
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**If you book a ticket and then find you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your ticket so that someone else may enjoy this opportunity.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to experience Japanese cinema in South Africa!
EVENT SCHEDULE
14:30 | Friday, 1 August: The Wonderland
1h55 / 2019 / Fantasy, Anime | Director: Keiichi Hara
Synopsis: What if the dusty basement of an antique store held a secret portal to another world? For shy Akane, this becomes reality when the enigmatic alchemist Hippocrates and his apprentice Pipo emerge, begging for her help. Their world, the vibrant yet endangered Wonderland, needs a hero. Suddenly thrust into a grand adventure, Akane must confront her fears and find the courage within to become the savior Wonderland desperately needs.
16:40 | Friday, 1 August: Ito
1h56 / 2021 / Drama, Coming-Of-Age | Director: Satoko Yokohama
Synopsis: A shy high school student with a distinctive Tsugaru dialect, Ito, navigates the challenges of fitting in until a part-time job at a vibrant maid cafe offers a new world of connections. When the cafe faces closure, Ito's forgotten talent becomes its last hope: the soulful sound of the Tsugaru shamisen (three-stringed traditional Japanese instrument). This drama explores Ito's journey of self-discovery, as she rediscovers her passion for music and finds the courage to pave her own path forward.
12:30 | Saturday, 2 August: The Fish Tale
2h19 / 2022 / Drama, Teen | Director: Shuichi Okita
Synopsis: A captivating drama inspired by the life of acclaimed ocean researcher "Sakana-kun." Since childhood, Meebo has been obsessed with fish. Despite societal expectations and early struggles, Meebo's unwavering passion for aquatic life, nurtured by a series of meaningful connections, leads him on a wholly unique and unexpected journey, proving that the most fulfilling path is often the one you forge yourself.
15:20 | Saturday, 2 August: Dreaming of the Meridian Arc
1h52 / 2022 / Comedy, Drama, History | Director: Nakanishi Kenji
Synopsis: Bridging the Edo period and modern day, this drama, based on Tatekawa Shinosuke's rakugo (traditional Japanese comedic storytelling), re-examines Tadataka Ino, the legendary cartography behind the first map of Japan. As city official Ikemoto Yasuharu prepares a historical tribute, his discoveries about Ino's life begin to unravel a surprising, centuries-old secret.