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Yoshida Daihachi’s ‘Teki Cometh’ Sweeps Top Awards at Tokyo International Film Festival

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Tokyo, Japan — At Wednesday night’s glamorous ceremony in Tokyo, the Tokyo International Film Festival celebrated its pinnacle of cinematic achievements for the year, honoring a diverse lineup of films from around the world. Leading the pack was Yoshida Daihachi’s “Teki Cometh,” which swept up several top awards including the coveted Tokyo Grand Prix. “Teki Cometh” is an artistic adaptation of a novel by the renowned Japanese author Tsutsui Yasutaka. The film’s narrative centers around the life contemplations of a retired French literature professor, portrayed by Nagatsuka Kyozo. His serene existence is punctuated by visits … Read more

Tokyo International Film Festival Celebrates Cinematic Giants and New Horizons Amidst Historic Japan-Italy Film Treaty

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Tokyo, Japan – The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) opened its doors to both seasoned and aspiring filmmakers, showcasing a significant chapter in cinematic history with the signing of a co-production treaty between Japan and Italy. As global cinema evolves, the festival spotlighted the enduring value of film history and the unique experience of cinema viewing. With the ink still fresh on the Japan-Italy treaty, TIFF proudly immersed attendees in the art of filmmaking from these two prolific film-producing nations. Among the array of classics shown, Federico Fellini’s masterpieces "La Dolce Vita" and "8 1/2" … Read more

Celebrated Hungarian Director Bela Tarr Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at Tokyo International Film Festival

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Tokyo, Japan — Renowned Hungarian filmmaker Bela Tarr will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), celebrating his distinguished career and enduring contributions to cinema. Scheduled between October 28 and November 6, the festival will host a Special Talk on November 1 featuring Tarr alongside Japanese director Yoji Yamada at the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya venue. Bela Tarr, whose influential filmography includes the epic 438-minute saga “Satantango,” which won the Berliner Zeitung Reader’s Jury award at the Berlin Film Festival in 1994, has long been a towering figure in … Read more