Japanese Film Festival “Eiga Sai ‘09” opens on July 2

Japanese Film Festival "Eiga Sai '09" opens on July 2

In celebration of Philippines–Japan Friendship Month, the Japan Foundation, Manila, in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan, the Shangri-La Plaza Mall, and the UP Film Institute proudly presents a Japanese Contemporary Film Festival, titled "Eigasai '09" (literally means 'film festival' in Japanese) that will serve as its kick-off activity on July 2, 2009 at Shang Cineplex Cinema 3 for the month-long celebration.

"Eigasai '09" aims to bolster further the diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan by continuously providing an opportunity for Filipinos to enhance the understanding and appreciation of Japanese arts and culture explored in this medium. This year's offering brings together 7 contemporary films and 1 anime film in 35mm format. An invitational screening of Always – Sunset on Third Street (Always San-chome no yuhi, 2005) by director Yamazaki Takashi will be held on July 2, 2009 (Thursday) at 7:00 p.m. at the Shangri-La Plaza Cinema 3, Edsa, Mandaluyong City.

Other films to be featured are Memories of Matsuko (Kiraware Matsuko no issho, 2006) directed by Nakashima Tetsuya, Kamome Diner (Kamome shokudo, 2006) directed by Ogigami Naoko, Memories of Tomorrow (Ashita no kioku, 2006) directed by Tsutsumi Yukihiko, The Milkwoman (Itsuka dokusho suru hi, 2005) directed by Ogata Akira, Turn Over - An Angel Is Coming on a Bicycle (Futari biyori, 2004) directed by Nomura Keiichi, Tony Takitani (Toni Takitani, 2004) directed by Ichikawa Jun, and the sole anime film Mind Game (Mind Game, 2004) directed by Masaaki Yuasa.

All films will be shown with English subtitles. Admission is free. Screening venues are at the Shangri-La Plaza Cinema 3 (July 2 to 12) and UP Film Institute (August 14 to 20). "Eigasai '09" will also have provincial screenings that will commence in Gaisano South City Mall, Davao (July 18 and 19); Ayala Center, Cebu (July 28 to Aug 2) and Baguio Center Mall, Baguio (August 7 to 11). For detailed screening schedules and inquiries, please access the Japan Foundation, Manila website: www.jfmo.org.ph or call the JFM telephone numbers (+632) 811-6155 to 58.

Eigasai 2009 Screening Schedule

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EIGA SAI 2009
SCREENING SCHEDULE

Shangri-La Plaza July 2 (Thu) 7:00 PM ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street       July 3 (Fri) 2:00 PM Tony Takitani   4:30 PM Turn Over   7:00 PM Kamome Diner       July 4 (Sat) 2:00 PM Memories of Tomorrow   4:30 PM ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street   7:00 PM Memories of Matsuko       July 5 (Sun) 2:00 PM Memories of Tomorrow   4:30 PM Mind Game   7:00 PM Memories of Matsuko       July 6 (Mon) 2:00 PM The Milkwoman   4:30 PM Mind Game   7:00 PM Turn Over       July 7 (Tue) 2:00 PM Turn Over   4:30 PM Kamome Diner   7:00 PM ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street       July 8 (Wed) 2:00 PM The Milkwoman   4:30 PM Tony Takitani   7:00 PM Mind Game       July 9 (Thu) 2:00 PM Turn Over   4:30 PM Memories of Tomorrow   7:00 PM ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street       July 10 (Fri) 2:00 PM The Milkwoman   4:30 PM Memories of Matsuko   7:00 PM Tony Takitani       July 11 (Sat) 2:00 PM Kamome Diner   4:30 PM Tony Takitani   7:00 PM Memories of Tomorrow       July 12 (Sun) 2:00 PM Mind Game   4:30 PM ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street   7:00 PM Memories of Matsuko       UP Film Insitute Aug 14 (Fri) 12:30 PM ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street   3:00 PM Tony Takitani       Aug 15 (Sat) 4:00 PM Memories of Tomorrow   6:30 PM Memories of Matsuko       Aug 17 (Mon) 4:00 PM Mind Game   6:30 PM The Milkwoman       Aug 18 (Tue) 4:00 PM Tony Takitani   6:30 PM Turn Over       Aug 19 (Wed) 4:00 PM Kamome Diner   6:30 PM Memories of Tomorrow       Aug 20 (Thu) 4:00 PM Memories of Matsuko   6:30 PM Kamome Diner

 

from:  http://www.jfmo.org.ph/events_eigasai09.html