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Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura
Film Review – Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura
Whilst Japan has a rigid social and ultra-conservative society, it’s a country with a long, unusual and complex history of myths and legends. Shinto is one of the oldest continually practiced religions in the world and an odd one for Western sensibilities. One of the most unusual aspects of the Japanese psyche is a belief …
Preview: The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2019
Since 2004, the Japan Foundation has organised a touring Japanese film programme in close partnership with independent film venues across the UK. Each year, a number or eclectic films are carefully chosen to highlight trends in Japanese cinema and showcase the versatility and uniqueness displayed by Japanese filmmakers. It also acts as a showcase for …