Wherever I am, the world comes after me.
It offers me its busyness. It does not believe that I do not want it.
Now I understand why the old poets of China went so far
and high into the mountains, then crept into the pale mist.
"The Old Poets of China" by Mary Oliver

Japan Film Week 2020 | Free Online Film Screenings

           The Japan Foundation Manila is offering free online screenings of six Japanese films from 22-26 July for the “Japan Film Week 2020.” The film screenings are available on a “first come, first served” basis due to limited slots.

           The Japan Film Week, which will feature animation, documentary and drama films, is held in celebration of the Japan-Philippines Friendship Month.

FILM TITLES and RELEASE DATE     

• From All Corners – 22 July, Wednesday
• Hana’s Miso Soup – 22 July, Wednesday
• What’s for Dinner Mom – 23 July, Thursday
• Bittersweet – 24 July, Friday
• Chieri & Cherry – 25 July, Saturday
• The Takatsu River – 25 July, Saturday

VIEW FILM SYNOPSIS

HOW TO REGISTER and ACCESS THE FILMS?

The films, except for From All Corners and Hana’s Miso Soup, will be available on the film’s release date from 9 am onwards until slots are filled or until 27 July, whichever comes first.  Follow the instructions to use the films’ FREE ACCESS code:

1) Sign up for a free Vimeo account.
2) Go to the URL: https://bit.ly/Japan_Film_Week.
3) Click the title of your selected film. The  film’s TITLE TEXT should turn blue.
4) A new window will open with more film information.
5) Click “Rent”, the “Apply  promo code” and type JapanFilmWeek
6) Click “Apply”, then “Continue, then “Watch Now.”

View more information on registration.

ORGANIZER

The Japan Film Week is organized by the Japan Foundation Manila, in partnership with the Solar Pictures, Sinag Maynila, and the Film Development Council of the Philippines.

INQUIRIES

                For queries on the event and registration, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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