Eiji UCHIDA 内田英治
Fiamma
逆火
Nippon Cinema ª
Shortly before shooting the adaptation of an autobiographical novel, assistant director Kosuke comes to doubt the author’s allegedly altruistic story. His search for the truth presents a dilemma, threatening his career and his relationship with his family. Eiji UCHIDA’s film NIGHT FLOWER also features in this year’s program.
Fri., June 5, 2026, 14:00
Mousonturm Saal
International premiere
Original with English subtitles
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Sun., June 7, 2026, 20:15
Mal Seh'n Kino
International premiere
Original with English subtitles
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Drama Shades of Reality Social issues
逆火
Gyakka
Japan 2025
108 minutes
World sales
KADOKAWA
Cast
Yukiya KITAMURA, Wan MARUI, Udai IWASAKI, Maeko OYAMA, Kokoa NAKA
About Eiji UCHIDA
内田英治
Eiji UCHIDA was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1971 and moved to Japan at the age of ten. He began his career as an assistant director on TV productions by Takeshi KITANO and others. As a director, he initially made television films and series before making his theatrical debut in 2004 with GACHAPON. This was followed by other independent films such as SISTERHOOD (2007 / NC ’08), GREATFUL DEAD (2013), and LOWLIFE LOVE (2015 / NC ’16), which were screened at numerous festivals. MIDNIGHT SWAN (2020) received three awards at the 44th Japan Academy Film Prize, including Best Picture.