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Events
From September 28 2008
NYTFGP Festival Part One
Showcasing the audience faves that won New York-Tokyo's Film Grand Prix.
From January
Animator - The Previews
Melkweg Cinema, Amsterdam
Preview screenings of brand new anime releases the last Wednesday of each month.
June 25 - 27
Behind The Pink Curtain: An Introduction To The Japanese Sex Film
Cube Microplex, Bristol, UK
A series of screenings of some Pink Eiga classics. Jasper Sharp will be signing copies of his book.
June 30 - July 12
Japan Cuts: Festival of New Japanese Film
Japan Society, New York City, USA
Includes screenings of the much talked-about Love Exposure, Non-ko, Achilles and the Tortoise, All Around Us, and many more. Directors in attendance include Kazuyoshi Kumakiri and Sion Sono.
July 10 - 20
Skip City International D-Cinema Festival
Kawaguchi City, Saitama, Japan
August 5 - 15
Locarno Film Festival
Locarno, Switzerland
Features a retrospective of anime history, including a competition for amateur productions.
August 21 - 23
Shinsedai Cinema Festival
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Toronto, Canada
Co-programmed by Jasper Sharp, the New Generation Japanese Film Festival is devoted entirely to the very best of young Japanese cinema.
September
Nagisa Oshima season
BFI South Bank, London, UK.
September 16 - January 10
Manga Impact
Museo Nazionale del cinema, Turin, Italy
A huge retro of Japanese animation.
September 30 - October 11
Raindance Film Festival
London, UK
Back again, with another program of Japanese films curated by Jasper Sharp
October 17 - 25
Tokyo International Film Festival
Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan
DVD Releases
12 January 2009
19 January 2009
23 January 2009
2 February 2009
6 February 09
20 February 09
Achilles and the Tortoise
Shochiku (Japan). Region 2. English subtitles.
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23 February 09
Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers
Third Window (UK). Region 2. English subtitles.
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6 March 2009
Tragedy of Belladonna
Rapid Eye Movies (Germany). Region 2. German subtitles.
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13 March 2009
20 March 2009
25 March 2009
17 April 2009
8 May 2009
11 May 2009
20 May 2009
5 June 2009
22 June 2009
26 June 2009
3 July 2009
Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
Disney (Japan). Region 2. English subtitles.
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Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea SE
Disney (Japan). Region 2. English subtitles.
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17 July 2009
24 July 2009
25 August 2009
Nikkatsu Noir box set
Eclipse (USA). Region 1. English subtitles.
9 September 2009
The Triumphant General Rouge
TC Entertainment(Japan). Region 2. English subtitles.
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