Japan – BFI blockbuster season 2021

Running from October to December 2021, JAPAN was A UK-wide season celebrating Japanese cinema, from early silents to contemporary innovation, and everything in between. Originally due to take place in 2020 to coincide with the Tokyo Olympics, the season was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Throughout 2020, a comprehensive programme of films was made available online via BFI Player, until restrictions were lifted and the season took place at BFI Southbank and in various venues across the UK.

 Programming, Resources and Information

  • Available titles: This is a non exhaustive list of titles available to book for theatrical and non theatrical via BFI (Japan 2021 BFI Tour), Arrow Films & Park Circus. Main contacts for these titles are listed in this document. For any other titles you intend to programme, please get in touch with the distributors to secure licensing rights.
  • BFI Player Collection:  From May 2020 BFI Player hosted several collections of Japanese cinema available to rent or access via subscription. More information here.
  • Japan Foundation: Japan Foundation operated their touring programme in February/March 2020.  This tour is not supported by Major Programmes but could be considered as a prelude to the Summer season. More information here.

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