Midnight Sun (Taiyo no Uta)
Directed by Norihiro Koizumi |
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A young high school girl Kaoru who is diagnosed with XP (Xeroderma Pigmentosum) cannot walk outside under the sun, or go to school. Her only relation to the world is her music which she performs on the streets at night, until she falls in love with Koji, a high school boy who passes her house every morning.
A heart warming yet passionate and beautiful love story from a 25 years old director. |
Genre: DRAMA
Running time: 119min |
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"Midnight Sun"
Screening schedule |
May 18 (Thu) at 18:00 Palais C
May 19 (Fri) at 20:00 Riviera 1
May 21 (Sun) at 22:00 Palais B |
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SEA WITHOUT EXIT
Directed by Kiyoshi Sasabe |
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Koji Namiki, a talented young pitcher, enters university, but soon afterwards injures his elbow, but hopes to get on the field with his teammates. However, the outbreak of WWII wipes out the baseball ambitions. They join the military and in the navy undergo the severe training that prepares them for death. Death awaits them in a ‘kaiten’ (special attack submarine or “human torpedo”) within the gloomy ocean depths, but Koji never gives up his dream of playing baseball again. |
Genre: DRAMA
Running time: TBC |
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"SEA WITHOUT EXIT"
Promo Screening Schedule |
May 19 (Fri) 11:30 at Palais D
May 19 (Fri) 12:00 at Palais D
May 23 (Tue) 20:30 at Palais E
May 23 (Tue) 21:00 at Palais E |
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YOJI YAMADA PROJECT
Directed by Yoji Yamada |
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The third of the Samurai Trilogy.
A follow up to the two very successful samurai dramas, "The Twilight Samurai" and "The Hidden Blade", Oscar nominated director Yoji Yamada brings another strong story of a samurai, who fights for his faith.
The film depicts a strong and deep love between a young samurai, who loses his eyesight during a mission, and his wife who eventually sacrifices herself to save her husband's honor. |
Genre: Drama / Samurai
Running time: TBC |
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HANA
Directed by Kore-eda Hirokazu |
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Director Kore-eda Hirokazu, brings out his first samurai film, after his internationally praised "Nobody Knows".
The story follows a young samurai, fated to avenge his father's death. Will he choose vengeance and honor, or will he choose life? |
Genre: DRAMA / Samurai
Running time: TBC |
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GHOST TRAIN
Directed by Takeshi Furusawa |
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“Do not board the haunted train…” Series of frights attack a high school girl. This electrifying and forbidden horror story, based on the urban legend of the haunted train, will take you to a nightmare dimension where evil lurks in everyday life. |
Genre: HORROR
Running time: TBC |
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"GHOST TRAIN"
Promo Screening Schedule (10 min) |
May 19 (Fri) 11:30 at Palais D
May 19 (Fri) 12:00 at Palais D
May 23 (Tue) 20:30 at Palais E
May 23 (Tue) 21:00 at Palais E |
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HELEN THE BABY FOX
Directed by Keita Kono |
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A boy, Taichi, finds a deaf, blind and numb baby fox, lost from its parents in the wilderness. The vet, his soon father to be, comes to the conclusion that it is worthless to try keeping the fox alive and the kindest option is euthanasia. However, Taichi is determined. He connects his situation to the unfortunate animal, and tries to save the fox from darkness. |
Genre: Family
Running time: 109min |
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"HELEN THE BABY FOX"
Screening schedule |
| May 18 (Thu) 20:00 at Palais F |
| May 20 (Sat) 9:30 at Palais F |
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Le Chevalier D'Eon
Directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi |
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A Shochiku and Production I.G (Ghost in the Shell, Kill Bill: Vol.1)joint project.
The story follows “Chevalier” (=”Knight” in French) D'Eon de Beaumont, a handsome intellect who actually lived in 18th century. D'Eon was known as a diplomat who traveled around various countries under the French king's command. But his most peculiar trait was that he managed to pass himself off as a woman. The core of the story is based on the mysterious hero and the historical facts.
Truth has been erased in the darkness of history - A great epic that far exceeds imagination is finally revealed in all its intricate detail. |
Genre: ANIMATION
Running time: 22 min x 24 episodes |
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"SHOCHIKU ANIME PROMO"
Promo Screening Schedule (30 min) |
May 19 at 12:30 Palais D
May 23 at 21:30 Palais E |
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TOKKO
Directed by Masashi Abe |
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From the creator of "GTO", Toru Fujisawa comes a new suspense action animation, "TOKKO".
A bloody massacre happens in the crime city Tokyo. 10 years later, Shindo Ranmaru and other survivors from the deadly massacre joins special secret police force “TOKKO” to fight against evil creatures committing brutal crimes. In order attain special power against these creatures, they make a deal with another creature called “PHANTOM” in exchange for their own lives.
*Asian territory sales only |
Genre: ANIMATION
Running time: 22 min x 13 episodes |
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"SHOCHIKU ANIME PROMO"
Promo Screening Schedule (30 min) |
May 19 at 12:30 Palais D
May 23 at 21:30 Palais E |
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NORABBITS' MINUTES
Directed by Yuichi Ito |
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Here is the forest between the world of human beings and imaginary animals. In an underground apartment, two rabbits lead happy lives.
The story often seems heartwarming, but at the same, brings a cynical laughter. |
Genre: Clay Animation
Running time: 3 min x 5 episodes |
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"SHOCHIKU ANIME PROMO"
Promo Screening Schedule (30 min) |
May 19 at 12:30 Palais D
May 23 at 21:30 Palais E |
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