The Japan Foundation, Manila brings 7 notable Japanese films in 7 venues over the course of two (2) months, following the successful run of its week-long screenings in 2019.
The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), in cooperation with Mindanao State University – General Santos City (MSU-GenSan), Silliman University, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman – Department of Geography and the Otakufest 2020 in SM Seaside City Cebu, is hosting another edition of the JAPAN FILM WEEK from January 27 to March 5, 2020.
A spin-off of the annual Japanese Film Festival, the Japan Film Week aims to provide varied content to Filipino audiences nationwide who wish to expand their knowledge on Japanese arts, culture, and language.
A roster of animation, documentary and feature films will be screened for free at various FDCP Cinematheque Centers in Davao (January 27-31), Manila (February 26-29), Iloilo (March 2-5), with special screenings in UP Cebu (February 22-23), MSU-GenSan (February 26), Silliman University (March 2), and UP Diliman Department of Geography (March 3).
Included in the lineup are Weathering With You (2019), Okko’s Inn (2018), Maquia (2018), Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? (2017), The Tears of Malumpati (2019), Dad’s Lunch Box (2017), and Life Goes On (2017).
A discussion about the experiences and stories of struggling and rebuilding lives after the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 will happen after the screening of Life Goes On film on March 2 and 3 with film director Yoon Mia and guest speakers from Tohoku region. This is part of a collaborative project between JFM, Toshiba International Foundation, Silliman University and the UP Diliman Department of Geography.
Admission to the Japan Film Week is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Screenings are subject to change without prior notice.
JAPAN FILM WEEK 2020 SCREENING SCHEDULE
Cinematheque Centre Davao
| January 27, 2020 | January 28, 2020 | January 29, 2020 | January 30, 2020 | January 31, 2020 |
| 6:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Reception Night | Life Goes On | Okko’s Inn | The Tears of Malumpati | Dad’s Lunch Box |
| 7:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 6:00 PM | ||
| Weathering With You | Maquia | Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? | ||
| 9:00 PM | ||||
| Weathering With You |
Cinematheque Centre Manila
| February 26, 2020 | February 27, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | February 29, 2020 |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| – Reception Night – Weathering With You |
Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? | Dad’s Lunch Box | Maquia |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| Maquia | Life Goes On | The Tears of Malumpati | |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| The Tears of Malumpati | Weathering With You | Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? | |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| Life Goes On | Okko’s Inn | Dad’s Lunch Box |
Cinematheque Centre Iloilo
| March 2, 2020 | March 3, 2020 | March 4, 2020 | March 5, 2020 | March 6, 2020 |
| 7:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Weathering With You | Dad’s Lunch Box | The Tears of Malumpati | Maquia | Life Goes On |
| 6:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 6:30 PM | ||
| Okko’s Inn | Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? | Weathering With You |
SM Seaside City Cebu, South Road Properties, Cebu City (OtakuFest 2020)
| February 22, 2020 | February 23, 2020 |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Okko’s Inn | Weathering With You |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| Maquia | Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? | Maquia |
KCC Mall of GenSan, General Santos
| February 26, 2020 |
| 8:00 AM |
| Dad’s Lunch Box |
| 10:00 PM |
| Weathering With You |
| 1:30 PM |
| The Tears of Malumpati |
| 3:00 PM |
| Okko’s Inn |
| 5:00 PM (TBC) |
| Life Goes On |
University of the Philippines Diliman, Department of Geography, Quezon City
| March 2, 2020 |
| 1:00PM |
| Life Goes On |
Silliman University, Dumaguete
| March 3, 2020 |
| 1:00 PM |
| Life Goes On |
