Despite the sudden discontinuation of Focus on Asia Fukuoka International Film Festival (FFF) as of March 2021, Fukuokans can enjoy many Asian film screenings this October. Take the opportunity to expose yourself other cultures countries.
Fukuoka Asia Film Festival 2021
Ten films from six countries, including a Japanese documentary featuring Tetsu Nakamura’s years of efforts in Afghanistan will be screened. The event also introduces “Gon, The Little Fox,” a stop-motion animation enjoyable for kids, too. Special offers are available for event guests at nine of the neighboring bars and restaurants!
• 10/7 (Thu.) ~ 12 (Tue.)
• 10:30~20:00 <screening schedule>
• Adv. ¥1,100, door ¥1,300, repeat customers ¥1,000, students ¥500 (*Advance tickets can be booked by email or phone.)
• 8F Riverain Center Bldg, 3-1 Simokawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
• https://www.ship-s.jp/faff/
• Inquiry: faff@ship-s.jp / 092-771-8901
Taiwan Film Festival 2021
Four Taiwanese films will have their Japanese premieres at this event. (each screening requires a ticket)
• 10/15 (Fri.) ~ 17 (Sun.)
• 10:00~20:50
• Adult ¥1,300, students (JHS, HS & college) ¥800
• 8F Riverain Center Bldg, 3-1 Simokawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
• https://faam.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/event/12904/
• Inquiry: 092-781-3300
Asia Cinema Anthology
Seven films, including four award-winning movies from past FFF events will be screened. (each screening requires a ticket)
• 10/20 (Wed.) ~ 31 (Sun.)
• 11:00~
• Adult ¥600, HS & college ¥500, ES & JHS ¥400
• Movie Hall Cinélà 3-7-1 Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka
• 092-852-0600
• http://www.cinela.com/gaiyou_20211020.html
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