For non-Japanese fans of Japanese films, the annual Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) is an excellent chance to see new and classic titles on a big screen with subtitles.
Japan¡¯s largest film festival, which will be held Oct. 28 through Nov. 6 at venues in and around the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya shopping and entertainment complex, presents a wide-ranging line-up sourced from Japan, Asia and around the world, as well as talk sessions with Hirokazu Kore-eda, Johnnie To and other leading directors. Be warned, though, tickets can sell out quickly, especially when stars appear on stage to take part in softball Q&As.
The following are my own picks for Japanese films to check out at the festival¡¯s 37th edition.
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