National Film Center - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for National Film Center. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
"Kids Cinema 2008" Screening
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- 2008-08-01 - 2008-08-09
Let's explore the mysterious world of film! Experience film by seeing, thinking, and talking about it! Have you ever seen silent movies with live music and narration? Dates: August 1st (Fri), 2nd (Sat), (...)
"Retrospective of Pia Film Festival vol.1" Screening
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- 2008-06-24 - 2008-07-18
This year marks the 30th edition of the Pia Film Festival. PFF is one of the largest film competitions in Japan, attracting unique independent works in 8mm and 16mm formats from emerging talents. The (...)
"Kazuo Hasegawa and Teinosuke Kinugasa" Screening
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- 2008-06-03 - 2008-07-20
Teinosuke Kinugasa (1896-1982) is the director of the avant-garde silent movies "A Page of Madness" (1926), "Jujiro" (Crossways) (1928), and also the Cannes prizewinning work "Gate of Hell" (1953). Kazuo (...)
EU Film Days 2008
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- 2008-05-16 - 2008-06-05
EU Film Days is an unique festival showcasing the diversity and distinction of European film-making. The sixth edition of the festival will take place from mid May to early June 2008, and involves the (...)
"Cinema: Lost and Found 2008" Exhibition
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- 2008-04-24 - 2008-06-01
This series of screenings presents films that were recently discovered and restored. This is the 6th edition of the series, shedding light on the significance of film as a cultural treasure. This edition (...)
"Kyobashi-za No.10: Japanese Literature in Film Part 1" Screening
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- 2008-04-18 - 2008-05-04
When looking at the history of film of any country, an important connection between film and literature can be found. In the more than 100 years of Japanese film history, we can see that many film directors (...)
"Japanese Literature in Film Part 1 - From the NFC Non-film Collection" Exhibition
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- 2008-04-04 - 2008-07-20
Looking at the history of film of any country reveals an important connection between film and literature. In the more than 100 years of Japanese film history, we can see that many film directors and scriptwriters (...)
"L'univers cinématographique de Jean Renoir: Rétrospective Jean Renoir" Screening
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- 2008-04-01 - 2008-04-23
The National Film Center presents selected masterpieces by the French film director Jean Renoir. This series of screenings coincides with the "Renoir + Renoir" exhibition held at Bunkamura the Museum (February (...)
"A Survey of American Film History Part1: From the National Film Center Collection" Screening
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- 2008-02-22 - 2008-03-09
In 2003, the National Film Center obtained 16mm American films from Warner Brothers with the support of the photography museum, George Eastman House in Rochester. This collection consists of films made (...)
"Masahiro Makino Retrospective at his Centenary Part 2" Screening
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- 2008-02-19 - 2008-03-30
February 29th, 2008 marks the 100th anniversary of Masahiro Makino's birthday (1908 - 1993). As the son of Shozo Makino, "the Father of Japanese cinema", he directed more than 270 films in his career. (...)
"The Makino Picture Story" Exhibition
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- 2008-01-08 - 2008-03-30
Makino Picture (1921-1931), led by Shozo Makino (1878-1929), "the Father of Japanese film", was the cradle of future stars and directors who would form the main stream of Japanese film culture. Shozo's (...)
"Masahiro Makino Retrospective at his Centenary Part 1" Screening
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- 2008-01-05 - 2008-02-17
February 29th, 2008 marks the 100th anniversary of Masahiro Makino's birthday (1908 - 1993). As the son of Shozo Makino, "the Father of Japanese cinema", he directed more than 270 films in his career. (...)
"A Selection of Japanese Documentary Film: Arts on Screen" Film Screening
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- 2007-12-07 - 2007-12-23
The National Film Center has been working on archiving not only theatrical films, but also documentary films and journalistic films for cultural preservation. Especially in the recent screening series (...)
"European Film Classics: From the National Film Center Collection" Screening
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- 2007-12-04 - 2007-12-27
Europe has a wide range of culture to be proud of. Many high-quality films have been produced not only in Italy, Germany, France, and also in other countries to which Japanese audiences have not had as (...)
Tokyo Filmex 2007
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- 2007-11-17 - 2007-11-25
The 8th Tokyo Filmex film festival presents films that are original and unique. Continuing to foster a relationship with filmmakers who are actively creating innovative works, this international film festival (...)
"Chaplin Meets Japan: From the Collection of Toraichi Kono, Charles Chaplin's Secretary" Exhibition
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- 2007-10-30 - 2007-12-27
It has been 30 years since the king of comedy, Charles Chaplin (1889-1977) passed away. His films are highly appreciated by audiences around the world, but the fact that his secretary was Japanese is not (...)
"Swedish Documentary Now" Screening
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- 2007-10-27 - 2007-11-04
The National Film Center will hold a screening series of contemporary Swedish documentary films organized by the Swedish Institute, Swedish Film Institute, and National Film Center. Five internationally (...)
"Japan-India Friendship Year 2007: Indian Film Festival" Screening
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- 2007-10-09 - 2007-11-16
India, a multilingual and multi-ethnic country, has attained remarkable economic growth in recent years, and the Indian film industry is known to be the world's largest. Mumbai is the central city of the (...)
Uzbekistan Film Festival
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- 2007-09-27 - 2007-10-07
Located halfway across the Silk Road, Uzbekistan holds Tashkent, the largest city in Central Asia, and other major cities such as Bukhara and Khiva where magnificent Islamic architecture can be seen. The (...)
Polish Short Film Selection: Masterpieces of the Łódź Film School
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- 2007-09-18 - 2007-09-30
The post World War II Polish film industry has a brilliant standing in world film history. Its films were highly acclaimed under the name "Polish School", and have continuously produced exceptional works (...)
In Memory of Film Figures We Lost in 2004-2006
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- 2007-07-27 - 2007-09-26
"In Memory of Film Figures We Lost in 2004-2006" presents works that were created by Japanese filmmakers, actors and actresses who passed away between 2004 and 2006. This event presents a total of 64 films (...)
"Film Class of 2007" Screening
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- 2007-06-15 - 2007-07-01
The Film Center is presenting this rare opportunity to view the most significant classic films in a theater setting for those who would like to experience art of film. This is their 6th "Film Class" event, (...)
Yuzo Kawashima Retrospective
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- 2007-06-12 - 2007-07-22
It has been 50 years since the notable filmmaker Yuzo Kawashima made his major film, "Bakumatsu Taiyoden" (1957). During the 19 years of his short career as a filmmaker, he created works that reflect his (...)
EU Film Days 2007
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- 2007-05-10 - 2007-05-27
Over the past 110 years or more, European countries have woven a rich and brilliant history of film-making. EU Film Days draws upon this tradition to demonstrate, in the new context of the European Union, (...)
"Japanese Film Actress - from the NFC Still Photo Collection -" Exhibition
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- 2007-04-24 - 2007-10-21
The first movie directed by a Japanese person was released in 1899. In 1908, a movie production studio opened and the Japanese movie industry started to come together. However, it was still ten years after (...)
Retrospective in Memory of Shohei Imamura and Kazuo Kuroki
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- 2007-04-17 - 2007-06-10
Born in 1926, Shohei Imamura began his career joining Shochiku Ofuna Film Sudio in 1951, moving to the Nikkatsu Company later on, where he worked as an assistant for Yasujiro Ozu and Yuzo Kawashima. After (...)
Master Cinematographers of Japan Part 2
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- 2007-02-06 - 2007-03-31
Films are created not only by directors and actors, but through a combined effort and creativity of many staff. The role of the cinematographer, who 'frames' the world in various ways using film and cameras (...)
Cross-section of Japan’s Cinematic Past Part 2 - Song and Dance Tradition
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- 2007-01-05 - 2007-02-04
In 2006, the new film series, "Cross-section of Japan's Cinematic Past" which shows historical Japanese films according to various themes and genres, began with its first program "The World of Nikkatsu (...)
Kenji Mizoguchi Retrospective
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- 2006-11-28 - 2006-12-27
2006 marks the 50 year anniversary of Kenji Mizoguchi's death. His works, which offered highly subtle camerawork to sharp and discerning audiences, are famous both in Japan and respected all over the world. (...)
TOKYO FILMeX 2006 (7th edition) Special Program - Kihachi Okamoto Retrospective
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- 2006-11-18 - 2006-11-26
This is a screening of twelve films from the early-mid career of legendary filmmaker Kihachi Okamoto (1924-2005). Okamoto actively pursued the enjoyment of film and paved the way for Japanese cinema, producing (...)
Australian Film Festival, 2006 Australia-Japan Year of Exchange
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- 2006-10-03 - 2006-10-29
In collaboration with the Australia Film Commision, the National Film Center will hold this film festival as a celebration of the 2006 Australia-Japan Year of Exchange, which commemorates the 30th anniversary (...)
Teinosuke Kinugasa "From Female Impresonator to Master Filmmaker"
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- 2006-10-03 - 2007-03-31
This exhibition celebrates the 110th anniversary of the birth of one of Japan's famed directors, Teinosuke Kinugasa (1896-1982). Kinugasa started out as a female impersonator on stage before he was invited (...)
The World of Nikkatsu Action Films
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- 2006-08-01 - 2006-09-24
Nikkatsu reopened their studio in 1954, churning out action films that were instant hits with male stars such as Yujiro Ishihara and Akira Kobayashi. They dominated the screen for almost 15 years, giving (...)
Russian and Soviet Film Festival
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- 2006-07-04 - 2006-07-30
As part of "Russian Culture Festival 2006 in Japan" that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the restoration of relations between Japan and Russia, the National Film Center will host the Russian and Soviet (...)
Invitation to Classic French Cinema
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- 2006-06-06 - 2006-07-02
The Film Center and L'institut Franco-Japonais will co-host this event to introduce classic French movies. 23 films and 11 shorts will be chosen from the Film Center's collection from a wide range of categories, (...)
Kaneto Shindo Films
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- 2006-04-04 - 2006-05-28
A special feature of the films of Kaneto Shindo, who has long led Japan's movie scenario world, and is still active as a film director and writer at the age of 93. 67 works from a career spanning over (...)
The Life and Work of Legendary Art Director, Hiroshi Mizutani
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- 2006-04-04 - 2006-09-24
This is the 100th anniversary celebration of art directing pioneer Hiroshi Mizutani's birth. Design art and belongings that were donated to the Film Center will be displayed. Hiroshi Mizutani（1906-71) (...)
A Study of German and Austrian Cinema: From the National Film Center Collection
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- 2006-01-17 - 2006-03-26
Yu Hyeon-Mok Retrospective: The Pathfinder of Korean Realism
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- 2005-12-06 - 2005-12-25
Twelve movies directed by Yu Hyeon-Mok will be shown to celebrate Japan-Korea Friendship Year 2005. (Japanese subtitles included).
Tokyo Filmex 2005
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- 2005-11-19 - 2005-11-27
Tokyo Filmex always aims to put forth new cinematic trends, and once again for this years's sixth edition 34 selected films rich in originality and creativity will be presented. Filmex wishes to present (...)
Past and Present of Polish Cinema
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- 2005-09-13 - 2005-09-25
The National Museum of Modern Art's Film Centre and the Polish Chamber of Commerce, which is in charge of the Polish pavillion at Aichi's 2005 World Expo, have joined forces to present the "Past and Present (...)
Mikio Naruse Retrospective at his Centenary
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- 2005-08-20 - 2005-10-30
Famed film director, writer and producer Mikio Naruse was born on August 20th 1905 in Tokyo. He joined Shochiku's Kamata studio in 1920, and made his debut film, "Mr. and Mrs. Swordplay (Chanbara fūfū)" (...)
Matsunosuke Onoe and the Culture of Period Films
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- 2005-08-20 - 2005-10-09
In celebration of the 130th anniversary of the birth of "Medama (eyeball)" Matsunosuke, this exhibition will show precious materials about the "first" Japanese movie star. He conquered the Japanese film (...)
Hideko Takamine, Film Actress
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- 2004-09-03 - 2005-03-27
Starred in many films including Carmen Comes Home (1951) and Floating Clouds (1955), Hideko Takamine remained one of the most distinguished actresses from her childhood through the golden age of Japanese (...)
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- Painting (179)
- Drawing (37)
- Calligraphy (11)
- Photography (96)
- Prints (32)
- Other (50)
3D
- Architecture (10)
- Sculpture (64)
- Installation (33)
- Furniture (14)
- Fashion (14)
- Product (17)
- Crafts (40)
- Ceramics (22)
- Other (59)
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- Video installation (15)
- Digital (8)
- Other (7)
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- Art Party (35)
- Art Talk (50)
- Performance Art (7)
- Art Competition (2)
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