In the 2021 edition of the Nippon Connection Film Festival's NIPPON VISIONS section, we are presenting Junta YAMAGUCHIs feature film BEYOND THE INFINITE TWO MINUTES. Junta YAMAGUCHI, born in Osaka Prefecture in 1987, studied Management at Kindai University. Since 2005, he has been part of the theater group EUROPE KIKAKU from Kyoto and works as … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Junta Yamaguchi
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Nippon Connection 2021- The Daily Highlights (June 1st)
Yokoso! Welcome back! In 2021, Nippon Connection will once again be an entirely online festival. Once again, we have pulled out all the stops to find new ways to bring our audience the authentic Nippon Connection Festival experience. Ergo, while the film program is available every day of the festival at all times, there are … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2021- The Daily Highlights (June 1st)
Guest in Focus: Koji HIJIKATA
In the 2021 edition of the Nippon Connection Film Festival's NIPPON DOCS section, we are presenting Koji HIJIKATAs documentary film SAYONARA TV. Koji HIJIKATA was born in Gifu Prefecture in 1976. After graduating in English literature at Sophia University in Tokyo, he has been working as a producer at the news channel Tokai TV since … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Koji HIJIKATA
Guest in Focus: Lunch Bee House
In the 2021 edition of the Nippon Connection Film Festival's NIPPON DOCS section, we are presenting Laura Liverani (right) and Neo SORA's (middle) documentary film AINU NENO AN AINU as a world premiere. Directors Laura Liverani (Japan/Italy), Neo SORA (Japan/USA), and producer Valý Þórsteinsdóttir (Iceland) (left) form the creative collective Lunch Bee House, named in … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Lunch Bee House
Guest in Focus: Soshi MATSUMOTO
In the 2021 edition of the Nippon Connection Film Festival's NIPPON VISIONS section, we are presenting Soshi MATSUMOTO's feature film debut IT'S A SUMMER FILM! Soshi MATSUMOTO was born in Saitama in 1988 and started his career by directing numerous commercials, music videos, short films, and series for TV and the web. His feature-length debut … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Soshi MATSUMOTO
Guest in Focus: Akihiko YANO
In the 2021 edition of the Nippon Connection Film Festival's NIPPON VISIONS section, we are showing Akihiko YANO's new feature film YES, YES, YES. Akihiko YANO was born in Miyazaki Prefecture in 1985 and studied film at ENBU Seminar under Kazuyoshi KUMAKIRI. He made his directorial debut with his graduation film IMAGINE in 2010. Afterwards … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Akihiko YANO
Ein Bericht zur Podiumsdiskussion „Filmproduktion und Filmkonsum in Zeiten des Corona-Lockdowns“
Am 6. März 2021 veranstaltete das Japanische Filmfestival Nippon Connection in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Japanischen Kulturinstitut eine Online-Podiumsdiskussion. Gäste waren der japanische Regisseur und Festivalveranstalter Isao Yukisada und die deutsche Filmproduzentin Bettina Brokemper. Moderiert wurde das Gespräch von Florian Höhr, Leiter des Filmprogramms bei Nippon Connection. (von Pauline Teupke) Die Abschlussfrage wäre Einladung für einen … Continue reading Ein Bericht zur Podiumsdiskussion „Filmproduktion und Filmkonsum in Zeiten des Corona-Lockdowns“
Nippon Connection 2020- The Daily Highlights (June 14th)
On the final day of this year's festival, a hearty thank-you to all who stuck with us and helped make our digital Nippon Connection a success! Here are the final offerings from this year's online culture program. The following events can be livestreamed without pre-registration: Origami (11:30 am) Join us for our final origami stream … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2020- The Daily Highlights (June 14th)
Nippon Connection 2020- The Daily Highlights (June 13th)
It's our next-to-last day, so make the most of it by joining us for the following events! These streams can be accessed free and without registration: Origami (11:30 am) Today's origami stream starts in the morning. Japanese Radio Gymnastics (12 pm) Radio Gymnastics returns today with a 20-minute program right at noon. Perfect for between-film … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2020- The Daily Highlights (June 13th)
Nippon Connection 2020- The Daily Highlights (June 12th)
It's finally starting to feel like summer! To celebrate, join us for today's offerings from our online festival. The following events can be livestreamed without pre-registration: Baby Shiatsu (12 pm) This Japanese technique for using touch and massages to stimulate the body's energy can be specifically applied to babies. Our guest, Sonja Nachförg, will explain … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2020- The Daily Highlights (June 12th)
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