Submerge yourself in Japanese culture at the London Japan Film Festival being held at the Genesis Cinema in Mile End, 20-21 May 2023. Organised by South Social Film Festival (SSFF), one of the most proactive events platforms in London celebrating diversity, community inclusion and emerging talent, this third event focused on Japan has been developed in partnership with the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation and the Embassy of Japan in UK.
WATCH.
Films to be screened include: the UK premiere of the meditative thriller ‘A Man’ from award winning director, Kei Ishikawa, which won 8 Japanese film awards 2023, the short film HOME by Christine Saab, hailing from a Japanese mother and a Greek-Lebanese father, a young director who grew up in Dubai goes searching for her own identity and the documentary ‘Deciphering Japan’, which explores a new era in Japan, considering issues that have both galvanised and polarised the nation. A Q&A will be held with both directors.
DANCE.
Don’t stay still. Kotoha Ito, a professional dancer, choreographer, movement artist and model, will present a dance performance of his unique style mixing street dances, contemporary dance and butoh. Join in at a workshop teaching modern dance steps to all you budding dancers. https://www.instagram.com/kotoha.koko/
TASTE.
Culinary delights can be experienced at a workshop with a talented Japanese chef, Keiko Urakawa, who will teach an easy and fun approach to the wonderful world of sushi. Prepare and consume your own colourful and yummy sushi box.
DISCUSS.
A roundtable will also be held to discuss Japanese cinema and culture with experts Dr Lois Barnett, (costumes and Japanese cinema) and Dr Forum Mithani, British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow, Cardiff University.
Tickets:
Saturday 20 May
£15 Film only
£12 Concession,
£20 Film+ Dance workshop
Sunday 21 May
£15 Film only
£12 Concession
£23 Film+ Sushi workshop
Link: https://www.southsocialfilmfestival.co.uk/
