EIFF’s Kristy Matheson on Kinuyo Tanaka: A Life in Film
Other than when referring to the name of the BFI season or the Kinuyo Tanaka Award, Japanese names are presented in the traditional format of family name first, followed by…
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BFI Japan 2020’s Classics Collection – 5 Must-See Movies
BFI Player is currently playing host to the excellent Japan 2020 season. Its Japanese Classics collection showcases great movies from the Golden Ages of the 1930s and 1950s, the post-war…
Family Matters – Alexander Jacoby Discusses Yasujiro Ozu
The BFI Player Japan 2020 season continues in June with a collection dedicated to Yasujiro Ozu, joining fantastic collections on Akira Kurosawa and Classic Japanese movies. A giant of Japanese…
BFI Player launches Japan 2020 in May
Japan 2020, a six month event showcasing over 100 years of Japanese cinema, is live now on BFI Player. Collections on Akira Kurosawa and classic Japanese movies are available to…
Tears and Laughter: Movie Reviews
Tears and Laughter: Women in Japanese Melodrama runs until Wednesday 29th November at the BFI Southbank. For more information and to book tickets, click here. To read an interview with…
Tears and Laughter: Women in Japanese Melodrama
From Monday 16th October to Wednesday 29th November, the BFI Southbank will be showcasing the Sight and Sound Deep Focus season, Tears and Laughter: Women in Japanese Melodrama. Exploring Japanese…