Organised by the Japan Foundation, the festival aims to bring Japanese cinema closer to Vietnamese audiences. Since its inception over 16 years ago, this cultural event has grown in popularity, consistently sharing remarkable Japanese films with Vietnamese moviegoers.
The festival kicks off with Godzilla Minus One, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the iconic sci-fi monster franchise.
Also featured is Akira, a groundbreaking anime film that paved the way for Japan’s global animation industry, alongside two other beloved animated films: Sand Land, adapted from the manga by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, and HAIKYUU!! The Dumpster Battle, a top-rated sports anime.
For drama enthusiasts, films like ‘Evil Does Not Exist’, ‘Mom?!’, ‘All the Long Nights’, and ‘Loved Like a Flower Bouquet’ will be compelling selections.
The screenings will take place in:
Ho Chi Minh City: November 1–16 at Galaxy Nguyen Du
Da Nang: November 22–24 at Galaxy Da Nang - Coop Mart
Hai Phong: December 6–8 at Galaxy Hai Phong - Nguyen Kim
Hanoi: December 13–28 at the National Cinema Centre
Tickets are available at a flat rate of 50,000 VND per screening.
