Festivals come and festivals go, but movies last forever, unless they are not properly protected and can be deleted from existence by soulless ghouls in suits (fight for film preservation!). At Nippon Connection, at least, we still have a few movies and events left that aren't sold out! Special Events: Panel Discussion: Between Extinction and … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2023- The Daily Highlights (June 11th)
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Nippon Connection 2023- The Daily Highlights (June 9th)
It's just about the weekend, and there are still loads of program offerings here at Nippon! Whether you took the bridge day or not, here are some things worth checking out, either during the day, or after work! Special Events: Performance: Okinawan Lion Dance The International Theater will host a performance of Shishimai, traditional Okinawan … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2023- The Daily Highlights (June 9th)
Nippon Connection 2023- The Daily Highlights (June 8th)
Come one, come all, Nippon Connection 2023 is in full swing! Here are the highlights on Day 3. Itโs a holiday, so no excuse! Come on down! Special Events: Lecture: Japan โ Between Big Cities and Natural Paradise This free lecture will offer tips and ideas for your next big trip to Japan. The lecture … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2023- The Daily Highlights (June 8th)
Nippon Connection 2023- The Daily Highlights (June 6th)
Every time I return to the Mousonturm, it feels like both forever and no time at all since I last left. So it goes at Nippon Connection, the premiere European festival for Japanese films. We are back for a 23rd round, and here are tonight's opening festivities. Special Events: Presentation- Japanese โAmerica,โ American Japan? Dr. … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2023- The Daily Highlights (June 6th)
Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 29th)
*Title picture from special premiere, Unlock Your Heart* Given all that's happened the past two years, we are all the more grateful to all those who have turned out this year for the festival's return to help make it one truly worth remembering. Thank you, thank you, thank you! And now, we have one day … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 29th)
Guest in Focus: Riho KUDO
LET ME HEAR IT BAREFOOT director Riho KUDO ยฉ PFF Partners [ๆฅๆฌ่ช็ใฏไธใซใใใพใ] In the 2022 edition of the Nippon Connection Film Festivalโs NIPPON VISIONS section, we are presenting Riho KUDO's film LET ME HEAR IT BAREFOOT. Riho KUDO, born in Fukuoka in 1995, studied film at Kyoto University of the Arts. Her graduation film ORPHANS' … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Riho KUDO
Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 26th)
With a holiday now upon us, I bet you all have much more time on your hands to come enjoy the festival. As such, starting today we have a lot more stuff on offer. Special Events/Workshops: Lecture: Japanese Toys Through The Ages This free lecture by Dr. Victoria von Asschenfeldt will provide a look into … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 26th)
Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 25th)
It's Day Two of the Returned and Improved Nippon Connection! Here are today's highlights: Special Events/Workshops: Lecture: Soy Sauce- All-Rounder of Japanese Cuisine This lecture will focus on the complex production of this seemingly simple sauce that has found endless uses in the dishes from both Japan and elsewhere. Language will be Japanese with German … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 25th)
Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 24th)
To paraphrase Vegeta from DBZ Abridged- WE'RE BACK, BITCHES! Yes, Nippon Connection is finally fully live and in-person again, after two years of COVID requiring the festival be held online. Nonetheless, the pandemic is still ongoing, so while we are happy to welcome all our guests back to Mousonturm once again, please take care of … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 24th)
Nippon Honor Award, 2022: A Masatoshi Nagase Tribute
After what truly seems like an eternity, Nippon Connection is back where it belongs, in the theaters and art halls of Frankfurt. Not only are our film screenings set to return to the big screen, we also have a new recipient of the Nippon Honor Award. This year, the festival would like to specially recognize … Continue reading Nippon Honor Award, 2022: A Masatoshi Nagase Tribute
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