We take a peek at some of the films on offer throughout March during Broadway Cinema's Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme
The Japan Foundation's annual touring film programme is landing in Nottingham, and throughout March you can catch eight great films at Broadway Cinema. From animation, to comedy, musicals, classic cinema and historical epics, the programme has got something to please everyone, kicking off with Oh, Lucy! on Friday March 16th...
Oh, Lucy! (2017)
Friday 16th March, 8.30pm - with English Subtitles
Director: Atsuko Hirayanagi
Starring: Shinobu Terajima, Josh Hartnett, Kaho Minami
Running time: 95 min
Setsuko, an emotionally unfulfilled woman living in Tokyo is convinced by her niece to enrol in an unorthodox 'English' class. Grasping the opportunity to escape her drab life, she dons a blonde wig and takes on an American alter-ego, Lucy.
Sword of the Stranger (2007)
Saturday 17th March, 2pm - with English Subtitles
Director: Masahiro Ando
Starring: Tomoya Nagase, Yuri Chinen, Mamoru Miyano
Running time: 103 min
After agreeing to accompany a young boy and his dog to a Buddhist temple, an enigmatic swordsman becomes caught up in a struggle between morality, righteousness and devotion.
Mumon: The Land of Stealth (2017)
Saturday 17th March, 6pm - with English Subtitles
Director: Yoshihiro Nakamu
Starring: Satoshi Ohno, Yuri Chinen, Denden
Running time: 125 min
A ruthless warlord named Nobunaga Oda is destroying everyone who stands in his way, that is until he reaches the Iga Province, home to the renowned ninjas.
Sing My Life (2016)
Sunday 18th March, 2.30pm - with English Subtitles
Director: Nobuo Mizuta
Starring: Mitsuko Baishô, Hiro Honda, Katsuko Kanai
Running time: 125 min
Katsu, a dissatisfied, sardonic woman in her 70s finds herself transported into the life of a 20 year old girl after visiting a photography studio. Seizing the opportunity to make up for missing out on following the dreams of her youth, she starts a career as a singer, taking every opportunity to be a better, happier person.
Joy of Man's Desiring (2014)
Monday 19th March, 8.30pm - with English Subtitles
Director: Masakazu Sugita
Starring: Ayane Ohmori, Nahoko Yoshimoto, Kôichirô Nishi
Running time: 85 min
After a huge earthquake strikes Japan, young siblings Haruna and Shota are left orphaned and homeless. Traumatised by witnessing her parents’ death, Haruna begins to realise that not even a new house and family can fill the void left by their loss, as she avoids telling her younger brother the truth of what happened.
The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji (2013)
Tuesday 20th March, 6pm - with English Subtitles
Director: Takashi Miike
Starring: Tôma Ikuta, Risa Naka, Ken'ichi Endô
Running time: 130 min
Legendary director Takashi Miike's film is the story of Reiji Kikukawa, a police officer who scrapes through the academy with the lowest ever score. Spotting his potential, the Chief of Police publicly fires Kikukawa, in order for him to become a mole in the Sukiya-kai, a ruthless yakuza gang.
Room For Let (1957)
Wednesday 21st March, 6pm - with English Subtitles
Director: Yuzo Kawashima
Starring: Furankî Sakai, Nobuko Otowa, Ikio Sawamura
Running time: 112 min
When potter Yumiko Tsuyama enters an old mansion overlooking Osaka enquiring about a room to rent, she discovers a bizarre collection of characters living within, including a low-level gangster and underwear-thief, an old army sergeant and cabbage roll specialist, and a female illegal liquor vendor. The leader of the menagerie is Yoda Goro, an eccentric man whose simplicity and naivety leave him susceptible to unscrupulous manipulators.
Memoirs of a Murderer (2017) + Q&A
Friday 23rd March, 6.30pm - with English Subtitles
Director: Yu Irie
Starring: Paolo Andrea Di Pietro, Tatsuya Fujiwara, Toyotaka Hanazawa
Running time: 125 min
A former serial killer who has Alzheimer's disease must protect his beloved daughter from her psychotic boyfriend.
This screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Yu Irie
More information and tickets for all screenings can be found on the Broadway Cinema website
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