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Japan Cuts Film Fest Unveils Star-Studded Lineup
3 Jun
Summary
- Festival runs July 8-18, featuring Nobel laureate adaptation and world premiere.
- Actress Hirose Suzu to receive Cut Above Award at the centerpiece screening.
- Kore-eda Hirokazu's new film to close festival with director in attendance.
The 19th edition of Japan Cuts, North America's largest Japanese film festival, is set to run from July 8 to July 18. The festival will feature Ishikawa Kei's "A Pale View of Hills," an adaptation of a Nobel laureate's novel, as its centerpiece. The event will close with Kore-eda Hirokazu's "Sheep in the Box," which premieres at Cannes.
Actress Hirose Suzu will be honored with the 2026 Cut Above Award for her contributions to film. This recognition will be presented during the July 13 centerpiece screening. She will also introduce a special screening of Kore-eda Hirokazu's "Our Little Sister."
Kore-eda Hirokazu's "Sheep in the Box" will screen on July 18 as the closing night film. The director will be present for a Q&A session. The festival also includes premieres like Yamada Yoji's "Tokyo Taxi" and competition titles such as Uchida Eiji's "Night Flower."
Documentary "Diamond Diplomacy" will trace baseball's cultural impact between the U.S. and Japan. Animation highlights include "Cocoon" and "The Last Blossom." Several short films and emerging talent features will also be presented.
