A flashy red-carpet opening ceremony kicks off the 24th edition of this yearly film festival in which 39 films from 18 Asian countries and regions are screened over ten days. This year’s festival shines a spotlight on Taiwanese films, and includes 7 films about ukiyoe artists.
『ロマンス狂想曲』(2013/台湾)
• 9/12 (Fri.) ~ 21 (Sun.)
• Canal City Hakata, United Cinema 13, Fukuoka City Public Library movie hall Cine-la
• Adv. ¥1,100 / Door ¥1.300, Students ¥500 (no adv., ID required) 5 films pack: Adv. ¥4,400 / Door ¥5,500
• 080-8360-5702
• http://www.focus-on-asia.com/english/
TICKET GIVEAWAY! Focus on Asia International Film Festival Fukuoka 2014 アジアフォーカス！国際映画祭を体感しよう！
Fukuoka Now is giving away 10 pairs of tickets to the Focus on Asia International Film Festival 2014. The main program features a variety of Asian motion pictures from eighteen countries and regions, including Iranian films “Fish & Cat” and “The Painting Pool”, Lou Ye’s “Blind Massage”, Brilliant Mendoza’s “Possession”, Riri Riza’s “The Jungle School” and Zhang Lu’s “Gyeongju”. The special Feature Program “Taiwan Film Renaissance 2014” includes eight Taiwanese films. The festival features a symposium with directors and film critics, discussions with directors, special features, competitions, and more. It is held as part of Fukuoka Asian Party (formerly Fukuoka Asian Month) which brings together various Asian cultural, academic and art events and attractions in Fukuoka every September.
For your chance to win free tickets to the film of your choice, all you have to do is apply through this form: http://bit.ly/JhlS3W Winners will be notified by email and must pick up their tickets from the FN office in Tenjin. Sign up now!
