The 37th Tokyo International Film Festival will take place from October 28 to November 6, 2024. From this edition, it will introduce a new Women's Empowerment section. This year the festival will showcase the works of director Yu Irie, a Japanese film director and screenwriter in its Nippon Cinema Now strand.[1] Hong Kong actor and singer Tony Leung will serve as jury president.[2]
 Official poster of the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival | |
| Opening film | 11 Rebels by Kazuya Shiraishi |
|---|---|
| Closing film | Marcello Mio by Christophe Honoré |
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Awards | Tokyo Grand Prix |
| Festival date | Opening: October 28, 2024 Closing: November 6, 2024 |
| Website | 2024 TIFF |
The festival will open with Japanese film 11 Rebels by Kazuya Shiraishi, and close with Marcello Mio, a comedy film directed by French director and writer Christophe Honoré and starring French actresses Chiara Mastroianni and Catherine Deneuve.[3]
Overview
editThe film registration for the festival began in April 2024 with the closing date for submission fixed for July 8, 2024.[4]
The official poster for the festival was created by fashion designer Koshino Junko, who has designed TIFF's visuals since 2021 and features Japanese actress Rinko Kikuchi. She has also been appointed this year's festival navigator. She will "navigate" the audience at official events as the face of the festival.[5]
A new section 'Women's Empowerment' was introduced this year, which will highlight features made by female directors as well as female-focused films. Andrijana Cvetkovikj, a film director and former Macedonian ambassador to Japan will serve as the Women's Empowerment senior programmer and select seven new films to be showcased as the main feature. In addition, a symposium and special screening with talk session focusing on related themes will also be held.[6]
On 11 September 2024, opening and closing films of the festival were announced.[7]
Juries
editThe juries consists of the following members:[8][9]
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Main competition
edit- Tony Leung, Hong Kong actor and singer – Jury president
- Johnnie To, Hong Kong filmmaker
- Ildikó Enyedi, Hungarian film director and screenwriter.
- Ai Hashimoto, Japanese actress, fashion model and singer.
- Chiara Mastroianni, French actress and singer
Opening and closing ceremonies
editThe opening ceremony will take place at the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, while the closing ceremony will be held at Toho Cinemas Hibiya.[5]
Screening venues
editThe following 8 venues will host the festival screenings.[5]
- Marunouchi TOEI
- Marunouchi Piccadilly
- Toho Cinemas Hibiya
- Yurakucho Yomiuri Hall
- Kadokawa Cinema Yurakucho
- Humantrust Cinema Yurakucho
- Cine Switch Ginza
- Toho Cinemas, Chanter
Official Selection
editThe festival from this year will consist of ten main sections.
- International Competition
- Asian Future
- Gala Selection
- Youth
- Nippon Cinema Now
- Animation
- Japanese Classics
- TIFF Series
- Shoulders of Giants
- Women's Empowerment
Opening and closing films
editSource:[10]
| English title | Original title | Director(s) | Production country(ies) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening film | ||||
| 11 Rebels | 十一人の賊軍 | Kazuya Shiraishi | Japan | |
| Closing film | ||||
| Marcello Mio | Christophe Honoré | France, Italy | ||
Nippon Cinema Now
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The following films were selected for Nippon Cinema Now, which will showcase the works of director Yu Irie, a Japanese film director and screenwriter.[11][6]
| Year | English Title | Original Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8000 Miles | SRサイタマノラッパー |
| 2010 | 8000 Miles 2: Girl Rappers | SRサイタマノラッパー |
| 2012 | Roadside Fugitive | SRサイタマノラッパー ロードサイドの逃亡者 |
| 2016 | The Sun (2016 film) | 太陽 |
| 2024 | A Girl Named Ann | あんのこと |
Women’s Empowerment
editThe following films were screened as a part of new section introduced this year selected by Andrijana Cvetkovikj, a film director and former Macedonian ambassador to Japan.[6]
Searchlight Pictures 30th Anniversary Project
editA special screening of six works of Searchlight Pictures to celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2024 will be screened.[12]
| Year | English title | Original title | Director(s) | Production country(ies) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Little Miss Sunshine | Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris | United States | |
| 2009 | 500 Days of Summer | Marc Webb | ||
| 2014 | The Grand Budapest Hotel | Wes Anderson | ||
| 2017 | The Shape of Water | Guillermo del Toro | ||
| 2018 | Isle of Dogs | Wes Anderson | United States, Germany | |
| 2019 | Jojo Rabbit | Taika Waititi | United States, New Zealand, Czech Republic | |
References
edit- ^ Frater, Patrick (29 August 2024). "Tokyo Film Festival Launches Women's Empowerment Section". Variety. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (2 August 2024). "Johnnie To And Chiara Mastroianni Among Names Added To Tokyo Film Festival Competition Jury". Deadline. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ Patrick Frater (11 September 2024). "'11 Rebels' Period Thriller Set to Open Tokyo Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Nadilo, Sebastian (25 April 2024). "37th Tokyo International Film Festival – Call for Entry 2024". Asian Film Festivals. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ a b c "37th TIFF Unveils Official Poster Featuring Festival Navigator Kikuchi Rinko". Tokyo International Film Festival. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ a b c Rosser, Michael (29 August 2024). "Tokyo film festival launching 'Women's Empowerment' section to champion female filmmakers". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "37th TIFF to Open with "11 Rebels" and Close with "Marcello Mio"". Tokyo International Film Festival. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Abid Rahman (1 August 2024). "Tokyo Film Festival Reveals 2024 Competition Jury Members". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "37th Tokyo International Film Festival Announces Competition Jury Members; Enyedi Ildikó, Hashimoto Ai, Chiara Mastroianni and Johnnie To". Tokyo International Film Festival. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ Shackleton, Liz (11 September 2024). "Tokyo Film Festival To Open With Kazuya Shiraishi's '11 Rebels'; Close With 'Marcello Mio'". Deadline. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "37th TIFF Reveals Irie Yu as Nippon Cinema Now Director in Focus". Tokyo International Film Festival. 29 August 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "The 37th Tokyo International Film Festival will feature the "Searchlight Pictures 30th Anniversary Project," with special screenings of six of the company's representative works!". Tokyo International Film Festival. 7 September 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024.