By Anton Bitel
An entrancing existential streak runs through Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 1997 film, Cure.
Don’t miss this forensically constructed murder story from Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda.
By Giacomo Lee
Patlabor 2 and other classic-era sci-fi show the past, present and future of Japan’s capital.
By Anton Bitel
Sion Sono’s fantasy horror TAG features one of the most arresting opening sequences in movie history.
Despite some initial promise, this striking looking anime from director Akiyuki Shinbô quickly fizzles out.
By Matt Turner
Rare works from Satoshi Kon and Osamu Tezuka were presented at this year’s festival.
Satoshi Kon’s cult anime contains a vital message for modern audiences.
By Taryn McCabe
Forty years ago, directed Nobuhiko Obayashi created a totally unique art-house treasure.
By Anton Bitel
Shinya Tsukamoto’s Fires on the Plain is a harrowing reminder of the futility and madness of human conflict.
This Japanese anime from Sunao Katabuchi doesn’t quite reach the dizzy heights of Studio Ghibli.
The ecological message at the heart of Hayao Miyazaki’s 1997 film feels more urgent than ever.
Toshio Matsumoto’s kaleidoscopic masterpiece offers a vital perspective on gender, sexuality and identity.
Hirokazu Koreeda finds deep meaning in the everyday yet again in this immaculately crafted drama.
By Amy Bowker
This understated 2004 drama is a perfect entry point for the Japanese director’s work.
Naomi Kawase channels Mills and Boon in this romance about the world of film audio description.
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