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Japanese Film Fest explores metaphorical bridges
The Japanese Film Festival Philippines 2025 will showcase 12 films from September 18 to October 26 in cinemas nationwide, exploring the theme "Bridg(e)ing."
The festival opens with the 4K restored version of Shunji Iwai's "Love Letter" to commemorate its 30th anniversary.
Akira Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai" is the sole classic film featured.
Animated highlights include "Spirited Away," "Ghost in the Shell," and "Seed Freedom."
Recent releases include "Evil Does Not Exist," "Showtime 7," "Samurai in Time," "Cells at Work!,," "18x2 Beyond Youthful Days," "Teasing Master Takagi-san," and "The Boy and the Dog."
The Japan Foundation, Manila, presents the festival, which has been a cultural event in the Philippines since 1997.
Venues include Shangri-La Plaza cinemas, the University of the Philippines Film Institute, and several SM malls across the country.
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