Japanese Film Festival at the National Film and Sound Archive
Next on 27 Oct 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pmJapanese Film Festival at the National Film and Sound Archive
Overview
The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) Special Series returns to Arc Cinema in 2025 and turns its gaze to the 1930s, a defining decade for Japanese film. Following the introduction of "talkies" or films made with sound, which led directors to develop new visual languages and narrative styles that would shape the nation's film industry for generations.
Amid the turmoil of the era—marked by economic hardship and mounting political pressure—Japanese filmmakers produced works of striking creativity and emotional depth. Though many films from this era have been lost, the surviving titles are a testament to the vitality of Japanese cinema before the devastation of war, offering audiences a window into both the anxieties and aspirations of the time.
This free Special Series is part of the Japanese Film Festival 2025, in partnership with The Japan Foundation, Sydney, and made possible by The Japan Foundation Film Library.
Dates
27 Oct – 2 Nov 2025Facilities
- Cafe
- Carpark
- Coach Parking
- Conference/Function Facilities
- Family Friendly
- Non Smoking
- Public Toilet
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
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