Film Festival 2023 – Programme, practical, etc
22/03/2023 – 26/03/2023
Also at the 13th edition of the Japan-Square Film Festival in Studio Skoop – from 22 to 26 March 2023 – we will spoil you again with a delicious selection of Japanese films that you can, as always, precede with equally delicious Japanese dishes! Program, practical, prices, tickets, … →
Okiku and the World
Wed 22/03/2023 – 7:45 PM
Okiku and the World is the latest from veteran director Junji Sakamoto (Knockout, Face), in which we follow two excrement vendors in the final days of the Edo period. A jidaigeki (historical film) with a special scent, but also the circular economy in its early form and an unexpected spark of hope and love, when a … →
Reception – sake and sushi combo
Wed 22/03/2023 – 9:45 PM
With the paraphrased saying “Never change a winning reception”, the Gohan Team is happy to host the opening reception in and around the Skoop Café again this year. See you on Wednesday 22 March after the film at 7:45 pm in the Skoop Café. →
Okiku and the World
Wed 22/03/2023 – 10:15 PM
Okiku and the World is the latest from veteran director Junji Sakamoto (Knockout, Face), in which we follow two excrement vendors in the final days of the Edo period. A jidaigeki (historical film) with a special scent, but also the circular economy in its early form and an unexpected spark of hope and love, when a … →
Branded to Kill
Thu 23/03/2023 – 7:45 PM
Belgian Premiere of the new digital restoration. After a failed assignment, a hitman with a rice fetish (Jo Shishido) comes into conflict with his organization, and in turn becomes the target of a deadly colleague… Violent, erotic, funny, and simply absurd as only Seijun Suzuki could do. The show uses the beautiful new digital restoration … →
Anime Supremacy!
Thu 23/03/2023 – 10:15 PM
Hitomi Saito is thrust into charge of an anime series for the first time in her life, and must immediately compete against established star Chiharu Oji, who makes his long-awaited comeback. Her opponent is also the director who inspired her to pursue a career as an animator. Who will win in this gripping battle for … →
Chirashi-zushi
Fri 24/03/2023 – 6:15 PM
Gohan creates 2 different types of chirashi-zushi (loose sushi) with garnish, and a miso soup (number is limited!) Chirashizushi fish: teriyaki fish (depending on market supply) with garnish of cooked mushrooms and green beans in Japanese broth, chestnuts, thinly fried egg, seaweed and other vegetables. Chirashizushi vegan: fried yuba (tofu sheets) with teriyaki sauce and garnish … →
Barber Mukoda
Fri 24/03/2023 – 7:45 PM
A story about the consequences of aging in a small town with a mining past in the south of Japan. The unexpected return from Tokyo of the son of Yasuhiko Mukoda, the local barber, raises eyebrows. It turns out that he has not only quit his job, but also wants to take over his father’s … →
Baby Assassins
Fri 24/03/2023 – 10:15 PM
There are two things you need to know about Chisato and Mahiro: they are about to graduate from college, and they are two extremely talented assassins. When their organization orders them to live together, their relationship sours, but their friendship is truly tested when it turns out that the yakuza are after them. A light-hearted … →
Motion Graphics Short Films – Tama Art Univ.
Sat 25/03/2023 – 2:30 PM
多摩美術大学学生作品 A series of beautiful short films from Tama Art University. Tama Art University animations: Yomoyama Short stories よもやま短編集 | Fuka Katayama The day the duck flew あひるが飛んだ日 | Rikako Matsuno The streetlight and the cat 街灯と猫 | Akitsu Fukuchi Mr.Ascaris in the Stomach お腹のかいちゅうさん | Feiran Cao Things I seek さがしもの | Yukina Nakane Cosmos summer コスモスの夏 | Zhaowei Zhang … →
"Mini Matsuri" children's entertainment
Sat 25/03/2023 – 3:15 PM
A fun children’s afternoon in the Skoop Café with traditional Japanese games, origami and a kimono photoshoot. →
Sensei, Would You Sit Beside Me?
Sat 25/03/2023 – 5:00 PM
Sawako (Haru Kuroki) and her husband Toshio (Tasuku Emoto) are both mangaka. She is in the foreground while he has resigned himself to a subordinate role. After five years, the marriage begins to show cracks. Sawako suspects her partner of cheating and decides to process her suspicions in a manga. What initially seems like a … →
Japanese Curry
Sat 25/03/2023 – 6:30 PM
From 18:15 you can enjoy a Japanese curry (Kare Raisu) made by the Gohan team in the Skoop Café. Chicken curry: mild Japanese curry with chicken and vegetables. Vegan curry: mild Japanese curry with pieces of tofu and vegetables. Book quickly (combi-ticket meal + film), because the number of meals is limited. →
Ito
Sat 25/03/2023 – 7:45 PM
Ito Soma grew up in the countryside of Tsugaru in northern Aomori. Thanks in part to her late mother and grandmother, she has become a talented shamisen player, but she does not show it to the outside world. Nevertheless, she wants to overcome her introversion and shyness, and see more of the world. One day, … →
Love Life
Sat 25/03/2023 – 10:15 PM
Taeko and her husband Jiro are living a quiet life with their young son Keita, when a tragic accident brings the boy’s long-lost father, Park, back into her life. To cope with the pain and guilt, Taeko devotes herself to helping the deaf and homeless man. A story about the distance between people reaching out … →
Bento-lunch
Sun 26/03/2023 – 12:30 PM
GOHAN brings the traditional lunch movie bento to the Skoop Café again this edition! We offer 2 different bentos this year: Japan Square bento with fish & meat: Baked chicken with teriyaki sauce Meatballs with sweet and sour sauce Baked salmon marinated with sweet miso Japanese omelette Sweet potato in lemon sauce Carrot salad with … →
Broken Commandment
Sun 26/03/2023 – 2:30 PM
Ushimatsu Segawa belongs to the burakumin minority group that is still discriminated against in the early 20th century, despite the abolished caste system. As a teacher, he tries to hide his identity, hoping to lead a normal life. But the people around him start to doubt him for various reasons, while he himself increasingly comes … →
Film Festival 2023 – Sponsors, photos, etc
22/03/2023 – 26/03/2023
Thank you! Sponsors, photos, … We thank our sponsors, generous donors and partners. Without their support, the Japan-Square Film Festival would not be possible. →