We know, we know- it’s hot outside. But guess what? The main theater in Mousonturm has AIR CONDITIONING. And not everything is sold out, so now is your chance!
Special Events:
A unique show that will use the cello to present classic Japanese folk music.
Nippon Live: Yodeler Takeo ISCHI
Come and experience the strange yodeling career of a German-Japanese man at the International Theater! Ticket purchase for the event is required.
This year’s recipient of the Nippon Rising Star Award will offer a free interview, where she will discuss her career to date and film premieres at the festival.
Lecture: Shinto Belief in Modern Japan
Outsiders are often confused at where the differences are between traditional Buddhism and the more nature-oriented practices of traditional Japanese Shinto. This lecture will seek to bridge this gap. It is free to attend and will be held in German.
Our latest open-air performance at the Naxoshalle is a must-see!
Film Premieres:
This afternoon this film celebrates its international premiere.
Lonely Castle In The Mirror by Keiichi HARA
The latest work from those who brought us the mit Miss Hokusai, the newest entry in Nippon Animation has its German premiere this afternoon.
Thorns of Beauty by Hideo JOJO
A comedy combined with triller elements, today is this movie’s international premiere.
Meet The Guests:
Mountain Woman by Takeshi FUKUNAGA
A brutal examination of small village life in a time of suffering, the European premiere of this movie will have the director, his producer Eric NYARI, and the starring lead, Nippon Rising Star Award recipient Toko MIURA.
Baby Assassins 2 Babies by Hugo SAKAMOTO
The follow-up to his other premiere at the festival, SAKAMOTO and his producer will attend this film’s German premiere for a Q&A.
Tonight will be this film’s international premiere, and the director will be in attendance.
Noah Franc
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