Focus Japon II: Whispers Seem Enigmatic 14 mars, 18h00 | blue Cinema Abaton 4
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Section Focus Japon II: Whispers Seem Enigmatic
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.
«Whispers Seem Enigmatic» was curated by the Pia Film Festival (PFF) and shows us stories about coming of age with a focus on female voices.
«The Pia Film Festival (PFF) has been introducing young talent since 1977. Over the years, PFF has witnessed changes in the film landscape: while the 20th century saw the rise of predominantly male directors from university film clubs, the 21st century has seen the emergence of dedicated film schools, many of whose students are women.
PFF’s competition has no restrictions on length, genre, or gender, so I focused on selecting films where the directors expressed their voices with creativity and originality.
Except for Major Tom, an internationally acclaimed bittersweet coming-of-age story, the other four were directed by women. In a society where women's voices are often overlooked, I hope you’ll notice how each director integrated their voice into their film—from the gentle storytelling of The Story of My Meat Life to the minimalist style of Somewhere Not Here, the intentionally awkward drawn animation Tulip-chan, and the excellent acting in Exposure.»
Keiko Araki
Pia Film Festival, Festival Director
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.
«Whispers Seem Enigmatic» was curated by the Pia Film Festival (PFF) and shows us stories about coming of age with a focus on female voices.
«The Pia Film Festival (PFF) has been introducing young talent since 1977. Over the years, PFF has witnessed changes in the film landscape: while the 20th century saw the rise of predominantly male directors from university film clubs, the 21st century has seen the emergence of dedicated film schools, many of whose students are women.
PFF’s competition has no restrictions on length, genre, or gender, so I focused on selecting films where the directors expressed their voices with creativity and originality.
Except for Major Tom, an internationally acclaimed bittersweet coming-of-age story, the other four were directed by women. In a society where women's voices are often overlooked, I hope you’ll notice how each director integrated their voice into their film—from the gentle storytelling of The Story of My Meat Life to the minimalist style of Somewhere Not Here, the intentionally awkward drawn animation Tulip-chan, and the excellent acting in Exposure.»
Keiko Araki
Pia Film Festival, Festival Director
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
04:30 min
In this energetically animated short, a young woman examines her lifelong dislike of meat while not strictly following a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle.
- Director
- Mai Ishikawa
09:00 min
The lush green hills are enveloped by the echoes of a beach that should not exist. The bold exchange between the two worlds attempts to overwhelm the viewer.
- Director
- Ayaha Ozeki
10:00 min
Summer, 1989. Eisuke records a radio drama alone in the school studio. An unknown girl, attending night classes, joins in, and they continue the project, never knowing each other's name or face.
- Director
- Takuya Chisaka
19:00 min
The dream of Tulip-chan, a fifth-year primary school student, is to have her grandchildren celebrate her 60th birthday. The unusual style and outstanding sense of language draws you into a unique world.
- Director
- Saki Watanabe
40:00 min
After a chance meeting by the river, teenagers Kaho and Nina develop a bond during Kaho’s visit to the countryside with her emotionally fragile mother and estranged father.
CN: mental health, violence
CN: mental health, violence
- Director
- Ere Nakada
In this energetically animated short, a young woman examines her lifelong dislike of meat while not strictly following a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle.