JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film (Overview)
July 5, 2007
Film past event
July 5-15, 2007
Japan Society’s first-ever large-scale film festival brings a sizable slice of Japan’s dynamic contemporary film culture to New York City.
View a complete calendar of JAPAN CUTS events.
JAPAN CUTS features:
LONG CUTS
Over 15 U.S. and New York premieres of the best in feature films from Japan, from blockbusters, cutting-edge independent films and animation, to documentaries.
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** Director in person
SHORT CUTS
Short films from the forefront of Japan’s emerging independent filmmakers and video artists. FREE ADMISSION.
Video Art Night
More Than Nature, curated by Marco Antonini
Nippon Connection Festival on Tour was compiled by Nippon Connection, the Japanese film festival in Frankfurt, Germany.
NY-JAPAN CUTS
Film screenings and a Networking Salon for New York and Japan-based filmmakers.
TURTLE BAY CUTS
Gamera the Brave (Gamera – Chisaki yusha-tachi)
A complimentary screening for the neighborhood of Turtle Bay and beyond, for the entire family to enjoy.
DISCUSSION
Director Miwa Nishikawa (Wild Berries and Sway) discusses her filmmaking process as it relates to an industry undergoing drastic change. Moderated by Marian Masone of the Film Society at Lincoln Center.
JAPAN CUTS LOUNGE
Enjoy drinks and snacks between and after the films!
Open until midnight:
Thursday, July 5
Saturday, July 7
Sunday, July 8
Thursday, July 12
Friday, July 13
- July 5, 2007 – July 15, 2007