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London Japan Foundation Screenings and Live Event
posted on by Andrew Osmond
The Japan Foundation in Russell Square, London (map), has announced film screenings in January, including an anime double-bill on Saturday January 18: Crayon Shin-chan: The Adult Empire Strikes Back, directed by Keiichi Hara, and The Voices of a Distant Star, directed by Makoto Shinkai. The screening starts at 2.30 pm; it is free, but must be reserved by emailing your name and the screening you would like to attend to [email protected] . (Places are limited to 50 people per screening).
There will also be screenings of the film Robo-G, a live-action Japanese comedy directed by Shinobu Yaguchi, about three inept company men who try to fake a robot; it will be shown on Friday 17 at 6.30 p.m. and Saturday 18 at 5.30 p.m.
There will also be a live discussion at the Japan Foundation on Monday February 3 (6.30 p.m.), tying in with the [email protected] address.
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