Festival Programme

Films by Country

Japan

Angel's Egg

Tenshi no tamago

Mamoru Oshii

This surreal anime from the mind of a young Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell), remains just as unique as it was in the 80s. Returning with a stunning 4K restoration that brings its dreamy visuals to stunning life.

Brand New Landscape

Mi warashi sedai

Yuiga Danzuka

Shedding new light on Tokyo’s soul, Yuiga Danzuka’s compassionate first feature finds a family attempting to reconcile in a distinctly Japanese manner under the shadow of the city’s relentless redevelopment.

Happyend

Neo Sora

Coolly compelling and disturbingly plausible, Neo Sora's debut feature is a dystopian teen drama where surveillance, friendship, and political truth collide in near-future Tokyo.

Kokuho

Sang-il Lee

The all-consuming dedication of the Japanese Kabuki artist gets its due in an ornate, decades-spanning spectacular of passion and pain that charts the journey of two young trainees.