JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS TO WATERFORD THIS APRIL

The Japanese Film Festival Ireland returns for its 17th edition this April, bringing a selection of new and classic Japanese films to Waterford. This year’s line-up in Garter Lane Arts Centre will include three film screenings from April 28th to 30th. JFF is Ireland’s only truly national film festival, with screenings also taking place in…

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The Japanese Film Festival Ireland returns for its 17th edition this April, bringing a selection of new and classic Japanese films to Waterford.

This year’s line-up in Garter Lane Arts Centre will include three film screenings from April 28th to 30th. JFF is Ireland’s only truly national film festival, with screenings also taking place in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Louth, Wicklow, Galway, Sligo, Mayo and Wexford.

Fresh from its extraordinary success at the Japanese Academy Film Prize ceremony in Tokyo – where it won ten awards, including Best Film – the epic kabuki theatre drama Kokuho will screen in Garter Lane, in conjunction with Waterford Film For All, on Tuesday April 28th.

Waterford audiences will also have a chance to catch The Curse – a welcome throw-back to J-horror films such as Ringu – as well as an opportunity to see the beloved anime classic Akira on the big screen.

Full listings and ticket links are available at www.garterlane.ie

The Embassy of Japan and access>CINEMA are the co-organisers of the Festival.

H.E. Mr. MIYAGAWA Manabu, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland, said: “In my first year as Ambassador of Japan to Ireland, I am delighted to see this annual event going so strong.

“This year will see Japanese films screened in 12 different locations across 10 counties in Ireland, and we hope this will only continue to increase as more Irish filmgoers attend!”

Maeve Cooke, Director of access>CINEMA, said: “The Japanese Film Festival is now into its 17th year. As ever, JFF 26 will bring the latest Japanese films to audiences across Ireland, alongside a selection of classic titles.

“This year’s line-up includes a wide selection of films, and we hope there’s something for everyone to enjoy and discover. Whether you’re looking for acclaimed dramas, pulpy thrills or new & classic anime, we’re looking forward to welcoming JFF regulars and newcomers alike to cinemas across Ireland throughout April.”

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