2018 marks the 22nd annual Japanese Film Festival (JFF). With films playing to an audience of over 27,000 across Australia last year alone, we’re excited to announce this year’s incredible line-up. The 2018 program features a wide variety of film genres ranging from belly-aching comedy to exquisitely crafted anime tales and everything in between. Cinephiles and Japanophiles alike are guaranteed to find a film that will spark or reignite their love for Japanese cinema.
For comedic relief, ONE CUT OF THE DEAD, a chaotic zombie flick, or MIXED DOUBLES, a hilarious feature on the sport of table tennis, should top your list.
Nothing says Japanese film more than anime! DETECTIVE CONAN: CRIMSON LOVE LETTER or NIGHT IS SHORT, WALK ON GIRL promises to meet your anime quota for the year.
Classic Japanese films more up your alley? The 1953 film adaptation, A GEISHA, tells the narrative of identity struggle through the life of a geisha using elegant storytelling.
Festival Dates
Canberra 17-21 October at Dendy Canberra Centre
Tickets on sale from 20 September
Brisbane 24-28 October at Event Cinemas, Brisbane City Myer Centre
Tickets on sale from 27 September
Perth 31 October to 4 November at Event Cinemas Innaloo
Tickets on sale from 27 September
Adelaide 9-11 November at GU Adelaide Film House Adelaide (128 Hindley St)
Tickets on sale from 27 September
Sydney 15-25 November at Event Cinemas George Street, Sydney
Tickets on sale from 27 September
Melbourne 22 November – 2 December at ACMI & Hoyts Melbourne Central
Tickets on sale from 11 October
Further Information
- Visit the official Japanese Film Festival website
- How to buy tickets
- Japanese Film Festival 2018: Top 5 Picks
