The Palme d'Or winner sits down with THR to discuss his latest Cannes entry - a sci-fi drama about an android child - his ...

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The direct-to-video trend that emerged in the late 1980s “left a lasting mark on contemporary film culture,” organizers said. The focus program will “feature early works by now-famous auteurs, through ...

The new Cinema Awards were held on May 12, 2026, and Japan has officially chosen its 'Must Watch Anime Movie.' ...

As Japan Cuts returns for its 18th edition, director of film Peter Tatara speaks to Monocle about Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s enduring legacy and why ‘shochu’ is the toast of Manhattan this summer. Japan Cuts, ...

In the late ‘80s, Japanese cinema was in the doldrums. The rising popularity of VHS rental stores and imported Hollywood blockbusters had left theater seats for native productions near-empty, and the ...

Anja Djuricic was born in Belgrade, Serbia, in 1992. Her first interest in film started very early, as she learned to speak English by watching Disney animated movies (and many, many reruns). Anja ...

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The most anticipated Asian films premiering at Cannes 2026 include works from Kore-eda, Farhadi, and Na Hong-jin.

The annual Shanghai International Film Festival scheduled for June will not feature a programme on Japanese movies, ...