This year the Tokyo film Festival
will be turning 25 and will be holding commemorative programs, which will
include a three-day showing of six Japanese films from the Showa era (1926-89).
It’s a way for Japanese viewers to connect over the conversation they will have
from the films since the youth will not remember but those over 40 will and be
able to share their memories with the younger viewers. The festival finds its
origins in Tokyo following World War 2 people wanted a way to celebrate and let
their minds escape in cinema. The
first Osaka expo was held in 1970 and was way to enter Japan on the film
festival map since other festivals had been established in other countries by
this time but it fell through and they had to wait until 1985 to hold the expo
in Tsukuba. The first festival opened with Ran a masterwork by legendary
director Akira Kurosawa, who was active and willing participant of the
festival. Many people attended the
film festival just for chance to meet Kurosawa on his home turf, the next festival
was in 1987 and Kurosawa was in attendance once again. The festival has become
part of the world network of films festivals and takes place every October in
Japan. This year focuses more documentary based line up films focusing on the
environment and current serious issues that are going on in the world.
1. Have you ever hear of any other
film festivals or directors who partake in them?
2. Would you think of movie culture
is big in Japan, why or why not?
3. Do you think movies are good way to escape or celebrate an event?
I never really thought of a large movie culture in Japan. It is interesting how successful their movie industry is. I do think that movies are a great way to escape life for a minute.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to think about how successful their movie industry is. Movies are a great way to tell a story, that can provide remembrance and escape. Movies are an important aspect of culture and have the ability to share stories that can sometimes not be retold with words.
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