- Bangkok
Feb 10 (Fri) - 19 (Sun)
@House Samyan, 5th floor of Samyan Mitrtown
- Chiang Mai
Feb 25 (Sat) - 26 (Sun)
@ Alliance Francaise de Chiang Mai
The Japan Foundation, Bangkok; House Samyan; and Dude, Movie proudly present the onsite "Japanese Film Festival 2023 (JFF 2023)" in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Supported by the Embassy of Japan in Thailand and the Japanese Association in Thailand, the onsite JFF 2023 is back this year with ten acclaimed films to relish these highly anticipated events, spanning a wide range of genres, including manga-adapted films, documentaries for family and early childhood's education, an extravaganza of a rock-musical animation and many more. 10 films for JFF2023 will be screened at House Samyan from February 10th to 19th, 2023, while 4 films will be screened in Chiang Mai at Alliance Francaise de Chiang Ma? from February 25th to 26th. The screening times in Bangkok and Chiang Mai are mentioned below.
The highlight film this year is "BL Metamorphosis," a coming-of-age story of a17-year-old schoolgirl and a 75-year-old woman who are connected by "boys' love" (BL). Urara Sayama is a high school student who is unable to sparkle like other girls her age. Her only joy in life is her secret hobby of reading BL manga. The other main character is Yuki Ichinoi who is 75. She is a widow with no particular interest or hobby who realizes that she is in the final stage of her life. One day, they are in the same bookstore where Urara works there part-time. Yuki, who is simply attracted to the pretty cover illustration, buys the manga without even knowing what BL means. They develop a "friendship" in which they can unabashedly discuss their favorite subject. With their 58-year-old age gap, Urara and Yuki embark on their challenge that brings about a metamorphosis in them.
We are delighted to introduce another two outstanding films in our lineup:
"INU-OH," a period drama as a bold and gorgeous rock musical animation.
Traditional musicians used songs to pass down the tale of the warfare that once divided Japan. In the 14th century those songs become fated for censorship when the government put their official history in order. Blind musician Tomona has a fateful encounter with Inu-oh, the dancer with unique physical characteristics, and they electrify the populace with their radically new music and dance. This animation uses bold concepts and beautiful visuals to portray the birth of a traditional Japanese performing art. Director Yuasa Masaaki conceived of the medieval hero entertainers as rock stars and is himself one of Japan's leading artists.
"Kids Konference," a hilarious but profound documentary, filmed at a nursery school where children enjoy "conferences" throughout a year. "Why were you born?", "How can we avoid fighting?", "Who made the universe?" The strange ideas and straightforward words that the children unfold make us laugh and sometimes surprise. Their discussion may give us full of hints for thinking about "how we live in the world without answers."
Exclusively for JFF this year at House Samyan!
Join our FUN - FACT activity
FUN! - Collect stamps to get rewards. After watching a film at our festival, don't forget to answer the questionnaire and get 1 stamp in return. You can exchange 3 stamps for our limited-edition keychain and 6 stamps for JFF's water bottle. *Available only while supply lasts.
FACT! - special talk with our distinguished speakers on the topic of "Japanese Film Industry through Outsiders' Perspective", on Saturday 11th February 2023, from 13:00-14:30
*The session will be in Thai
Screening Schedule at House Samyan, Bangkok
All films have both English and Thai subtitles.
Ticket fee: 160 THB - General Audience / 140 THB - House Member / 120 THB - Student
Ticket purchase *All methods available from January 25th
Screening Schedule at Alliance Francaise de Chiang Mai
All films have both English and Thai subtitles.
Ticket fee: Free of Charge
Ticket purchase *All methods available from February 10th
Reserve your seats through linktr.ee/dude.movie
For more updates from The Japan Foundation, Bangkok, please visit the following links:
- Website
Co-organizers:
The Japan Foundation, Bangkok
HOUSE SAMYAN
DUDE, MOVIE
Supporters:
Embassy of Japan in Thailand
Japanese Association in Thailand
Venue Supporter:
Alliance Francaise de Chiang Mai
Media Partners:
Salmon Podcast
Film Club
DEX
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