Nippon Shorts: Crossing Borders
Nippon Visions ½
Four short films with international perspectives on Japan: In GIFT, a Syrian refugee befriends a Japanese boy. GMT+9 tells the story of a lesbian couple starting a new life in Berlin away from the conservative society of Japan. In TELEPORTING, four Korean and Japanese women discuss their roles in society. THE OLD YOUNG CROW tells a coming-of-age story as a hybrid of live action and animation.
Guests:
Sugano MATSUSAKI, Jonas BEILE, Yuichiro NAKADA, Yoriko YANAGISAWA, Yui FUKAMI, Ayane KONDO, Kenji MINAMI
Thu., May 30, 2024, 21:30
Mal Seh'n Kino
In the presence of the directors Sugano MATSUSAKI, Jonas BEILE and Yuichiro NAKADA as well as the actors Yoriko YANAGISAWA, Yui FUKAMI, Ayane KONDO and Kenji MINAMI
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Crossing Borders Short
| English Title | Japanese | Directors | Countries | Year | Language | Duration | Premiere |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Yuichiro NAKADA | Japan | 2022 | Original with English subtitles | 25 Min. | ||
| GMT+9 | Sugano MATSUSAKI, Jonas BEILE | Japan, Germany | 2022 | Original with English subtitles | 29 Min. | European premiere | |
| Teleporting | 瞬間移動 | Arum NAM, Chifumi TANZAWA, Nana NOKA, Ohyeon KWON | Japan, South Korea | 2022 | Original with English subtitles | 23 Min. | German premiere |
| The Old Young Crow | 今昔カラス | Liam LOPINTO | Japan, USA | 2023 | Original with English subtitles | 12 Min. |