Focus Japon I: Heartbeat of Japan 13 mars, 18h00 | blue Cinema Abaton 4
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Section Focus Japon I: Heartbeat of Japan
Synopsis
In the focus program, we put the spotlight on the young filmmaking of a selected country and work together with internationally renowned film festivals.
This year, the two programs «Heartbeat of Japan» and «Whispers Seem Enigmatic» give us exciting insights into young Japanese filmmaking.
«Heartbeat of Japan» was curated by Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia in Tokyo.
«The Academy Awards®-qualifying Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia in Tokyo was founded in 1999, now receives around 5,000 submissions annually from across the world. Among these, Japanese short films stand out with their unique storytelling and distinctive rhythm.
The program «Heartbeat of Japan» presents seven remarkable short films by emerging Japanese filmmakers. From deeply emotional dramas to nostalgic animations, as well as thought-provoking and unconventional works, you will feel the strong heartbeat of each filmmaker and be captivated by their talents.»
Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia
Pendant le festival, des vidéos et des photos seront prises. Si tu ne le souhaites pas, merci d'en informer nos photographes. Si tu as des questions, adresse-toi à notre stand d'information ou envoie un e-mail à info@jugendfilmtage.
This year, the two programs «Heartbeat of Japan» and «Whispers Seem Enigmatic» give us exciting insights into young Japanese filmmaking.
«Heartbeat of Japan» was curated by Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia in Tokyo.
«The Academy Awards®-qualifying Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia in Tokyo was founded in 1999, now receives around 5,000 submissions annually from across the world. Among these, Japanese short films stand out with their unique storytelling and distinctive rhythm.
The program «Heartbeat of Japan» presents seven remarkable short films by emerging Japanese filmmakers. From deeply emotional dramas to nostalgic animations, as well as thought-provoking and unconventional works, you will feel the strong heartbeat of each filmmaker and be captivated by their talents.»
Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia
Pendant le festival, des vidéos et des photos seront prises. Si tu ne le souhaites pas, merci d'en informer nos photographes. Si tu as des questions, adresse-toi à notre stand d'information ou envoie un e-mail à info@jugendfilmtage.
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Films
15:11 min
Maye Sora, a 19-year-old university student living in Tokyo, receives news of her grandfather's death. Busy with moving with the help of her friends, she puts off confirming the news.
CN: death, illness.
CN: death, illness.
- Director
- Sara Masuda
04:24 min
A little girl staying at home alone, she uses what she can find around her and then...
- Director
- Solami Habu
14:52 min
During an English class, Asako's life changes with the words: "You are what you eat." Just as she has dedicated herself entirely to the pursuit of beauty, a captivating girl transfers into her class…
CN: body dysmorphia, eating disorder
CN: body dysmorphia, eating disorder
- Director
- Ryo Sena
02:40 min
A square piece of paper is transformed into various origami creatures and brought to life. Even after being transformed into any form, it returns to its original square when unfolded.
- Director
- Kei Kanamori
22:33 min
Kitty and Tommy in Korea, Mia and Emma in Japan — separated by COVID-19, they connect online and "teleport" into each other's lives through their screens. Can new connections help us imagine different realities?
CN: sexism, sexualized violence
CN: sexism, sexualized violence
- Director
- Arum Nam, Chifumi Tanzawa, Nana Noka & Ohyeon Kwon
10:08 min
In a dimly lit room, a young man receives a fish whose distorted face resembles his own. The fish unexpectedly flops out the window and vanishes into a puddle, drawing the man into a strange, dark world. This hallucinatory animated short explores the "difficulty of living" through the young man's mental state.
CN: mental health, suicide (implied)
CN: mental health, suicide (implied)
- Director
- Sorao Sakimura
04:53 min
A Japanese boy in a Singaporean food court bonds with a local boy from the universal language of food.
- Director
- Izumo Kawabe
Maye Sora, a 19-year-old university student living in Tokyo, receives news of her grandfather’s death. Busy with moving with the help of her friends, she puts off confirming the news.
CN: death, illness.