Mishima,” which explores nationalism, sexuality and ritual suicide, was screened in Tokyo for the first time since its 1985 release.

The direct-to-video trend that emerged in the late 1980s “left a lasting mark on contemporary film culture,” organizers said.

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The Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film has unveiled Japan as the Country of Honour for its 2026 edition next May. The Marché du Film’s Executive Director Guillaume Esmiol officially announced the ...

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Japan will take the spotlight at next year’s Cannes market, the business hub of the Cannes Film Festival, after being named the 2026 Country of Honor — a recognition that will see the nation lead the ...

"Black Box Diaries," a 2024 documentary by Japanese journalist Shiori Ito detailing her own experience as a sexual assault survivor, will finally premiere in Japan on Dec 12, the film's publicist said ...

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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese journalist Shiori Ito has apologized for using parts of footage without permission in her documentary "Black Box Diaries," which she directed based on her own experience as a ...