The 15th Japanese Film Festival

Overview

Considering there are film festivals for the French, and the German, and for Australia and New Zealand, and for pretty much any country imaginable, I have no idea why I’d never thought to ponder the existence of a Japanese Film Festival. Luckily, someone rectified my naïve ways and I can happily confirm that there is one that occurs annually in most capital cities of Australia.

Now, I can’t promise that there will be an unlimited buffet of sushi, gyoza and sake, nor can I say with authority that everyone who works at the festival will be wearing kimonos and socks with sandals. However, what I can guarantee is that the movies showing at the 2011 Japanese Film Festival will be an even bigger insight into their culture than clichéd food options and stereotypes.

Over the four days it runs in Brisbane, your options are Railways, Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village, Space Battleship Yamato and Arrietty. These films span the genres so whether you’re after a fun Studio Ghibli movie or an inspiring documentary, this festival’s got you set. On top of that it’s free upon booking, so organize tickets, embrace another culture, and maybe enjoy some (stereotypical but enjoyable) sushi afterwards.