Thursday, June 13, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

The Japanese Film Festival

The Japanese Film Festival Online 2024 will brighten our television screens across Australia for another year from Wednesday 5 June until Wednesday 3 July.

The program for 2024 will showcase a dynamic collection of cinema and television released over the past 70 years as presented by the Japan Foundation. The festival celebrates the breadth and diversity of Japanese storytelling, serving as a cultural bridge connecting global fans of Japanese cinema.

The 2024 program will host a diverse selection of 23 films, 2 TV dramas spanning over 20 episodes each, and 4 selected horror shorts for audiences to enjoy. The curation covers a broad spectrum of themes and narratives, including LGBTQIA+ stories, intricate family dramas, and exhilarating adaptations of beloved Japanese manga.

To watch and indulge in all things Japanese cinema, those interested can sign up to watch the free streaming on the Japanese Film Festival Online 2024 website.

What: The Japanese Film Festival Online 2024.
When: Wednesday 5 June – Wednesday 3 July.
Where: Online / Televisions across Australia.
More Information: JFF Online 2024 - The Japanese Film Festival Australia

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