Film and Literature

Name: Japan House London
Address: 101-111 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5SA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 3972 7100

Alongside our regular screenings, from classics to recent cinema, and permanent display of books in our Library, we invite experts to introduce Japanese film and books, drawing our attention to technique, detail and context. Read their introductions and watch their talks below.

Japanese director HIKARI on filmmaking across cultures and the search for human connection: Read more
Samurai on screen: honour, swordplay and film legends: Read more
The tale of the cat in Japan: Read more
Manga in everyday life: how Japan became known as the country of manga: Read more
Imamura Shōhei: exposing the underbelly of Japan: Read more
Where to start with Shinkai Makoto, the blockbuster director of Your Name: Read more
Godzilla at 70: how the iconic monster has evolved over the years: Read more
A Master of Human Experience: Talk on Mizoguchi Kenji by Alexander Jacoby: Read more
Mizoguchi Kenji: The overlooked master of Japanese cinema’s golden age: Read more
Koreeda Hirokazu: natural successor to master film director Ozu Yasujirō: Read more
Mifune Toshirō – an exploration of the actor’s legacy through his most iconic films: Read more
Ozu Yasujirō life and films: Read more

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