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TIFF 2026: Global Cinema Unveiled!
1 Oct
Summary
- Tokyo International Film Festival showcases 15 features in competition.
- Seven of the competition films are world premieres.
- Festival runs October 26 to November 4, with TIFFCOM market Oct 28-30.
The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced its complete program, highlighted by 15 features selected for its prestigious Competition section. Among these, seven films will experience their world premieres, showcasing groundbreaking cinema to a global audience. Indonesian filmmaker Garin Nugroho's 'Red Before Dawn' and Macedonian director Milcho Manchevski's 'Sister Brother Manhole Cover' are among the anticipated world premieres.
The festival also celebrates rising talents through its Asian Future competition, featuring ten selected titles. This section includes directorial debuts and films exploring significant social and political themes. Furthermore, TIFF has revived its Crosscut Asia section, dedicated to showcasing Southeast Asian cinema, promising a rich viewing experience.
Opening night will feature Zeze Takahisa's 'Sukiyaki', with Yeon Sang-ho's 'Colony' set for the closing ceremony. The film 'Godzilla Minus Zero' is slated as the Centerpiece presentation. The festival is scheduled to take place from October 26 to November 4, 2026, while the TIFFCOM content market will run from October 28-30, 2026.
