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The stage is set for the Japan Film Festival Plus, the first time the event will take place online. This year’s offer offers a wide variety of options for animation lovers across the country.
The Japan Film Festival Plus is a collaboration between the Japan Foundation Asian Center, JT International (Philippines), the Film Development Council of the Philippines, and the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines and SM Cinema.
Formerly known as Eigasai, this year’s festival will feature 28 short and feature films that will be available for nine days from November 20 to 29, 2020.
“In this time when we can’t go out and visit places, movies allow us to glimpse new worlds, experience things, see places and gain new perspectives while staying safe in the confines of our homes. Online movies have become a trend due to the pandemic. The Internet has also become a place for the instant exchange of information and culture, ”said Suzuki Ben, Director of the Japan Foundation, Manila.
Among the animated films that will be available for this period are Yashiro Takeshi’s shorts GON, THE LITTLE FOX, Moon of a Sleepless Night, Norman the Snowman – The Northern Light and Norman the Snowman – On a Night of Shooting Stars.
Mankyu’s Sumikkogurashi: Good to be in the corner, Shiotani Naoyoshi’s Tokyo Marble Chocolate will also be performing at this year’s festival.
Other animated films include Pigtails by Itazu Yoshimi, Kick-Heart by Yuasa Masaaki, Li’l Spider-Girl by Kaiya Toshihisa; Kise Kazuchika drawer countertops; and The Girl from the Other Side of Kubo Yutaro complete the animated features.
To access movies and movie times, create an account at https://watch.jff.jpf.go.jp// or on the JFM website (http://www.jfmo.org.ph ). Follow the official JFM Facebook page and social media account for the latest updates.
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