The Audience Award at the 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival went to the Japanese romcom Hold Me Back by director Akiko Ohku.
Tokyo International Film Festival
NAME OF FESTIVAL: Tokyo International Film Festival
SINCE: 1985
WHERE: Tokyo, Japan
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Tokyo International Film Festival became the first international film festival to be held in Japan, filling a significant gap in the world cinema calendar. The festival is one of Asia's competitive film festivals, and is considered to be the largest film festival in Asia and the only Japanese festival accredited by the FIAPF.
Boxing Drama UNDERDOG to Open, HOKUSAI to Close, 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo International Film Festival will open this year’s 33rd edition on October 31 with Underdog, directed by Masaharu Take.
Director Koji Fukada Gets the Spotlight at 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo International Film Festival will highlight the work of acclaimed director Koji Fukada at the 33rd edition of the festival.
Tokyo Film Festival to Hold Physical Screenings at 2020 Festival
Tokyo International Film Festival revealed its plans to carry out physical screenings in Tokyo theaters during the coronavirus pandemic.
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32nd Tokyo International Film Festival Winners – UNCLE wins Grand Prix
Winners of the awards at the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival were announced during the Closing Ceremony. The Grand Prix went to the Danish film Uncle directed by Frelle Petersen.
Tokyo Film Festival to Spotlight Director Nobuhiko Obayashi
The Tokyo International Film Festival will highlight the work of legendary director Nobuhiko Obayashi and host the world premiere of his latest film, Labyrinth of Cinema.
World Premiere of Yoji Yamada’s WELCOME BACK, TORA-SAN will Open Tokyo International Film Festival 2019
Welcome Back, Tora-san from legendary director Yoji Yamada, will open the 2019 Tokyo International Film Festival on October 28.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Star Zhang Ziyi Named Jury President at Tokyo International Film Festival 2019
Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi, star of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, will serve as the President of the International Competition jury at the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival.
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST to Open and AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL to Close Tokyo International Film Festival
Fullmetal Alchemist, directed by Fumihiko Sori and starring Ryosuke Yamada, will open the 30th anniversary edition of Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) on October 25.
THE BLOOM OF YESTERDAY Wins Tokyo Grand Prix at Tokyo International Film Festival
“The Bloom of Yesterday” (directed by Chris Kraus) won the Tokyo Grand Prix and the WOWOW Viewer’s Choice Award at the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival.
Meryl Streep’s FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS Opens 29th Tokyo International Film Festival
Meryl Streep attended the opening night of the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) to represent Opening Film, Florence Foster Jenkins. The festival runs October 25 to November 3, 2016 in Tokyo.
Oscar-Winning Actress Meryl Streep Appears at 29th Tokyo International Film Festival
Ahead of the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) opening events on Tuesday, October 25 , Oscar-winning star Meryl Streep attended a press conference for this year’s Opening Film, Florence Foster Jenkins on Monday, October 24.