Frankfurt's Japan Festival kicks off its 25th year celebration - Annual Japan Festival Continues in Frankfurt, Halfway through Quarters
Get Ready for the 25th Nippon Connection Film Festival: A Rollercoaster of Japanese Cinema in Frankfurt
Jump on board for a thrilling cinematic journey through contemporary Japan, as the 25th Nippon Connection Film Festival cranks up in Frankfurt am Main from May 27 to June 1, 2025.
Prepare yourself for a cinematic feast, straddling ten venues, with around 100 short and feature-length films, including world premieres; over 70 cultural events, tantalizing your artistic and gastronomic senses; a night market teeming with Japanese food, crafts, and surprises!
Your ticket to the 25th Nippon Connection Film Festival offers you a front-row seat to a diverse film selection, encompassing dramas like Mipo O's 'Living In Two Worlds', animated masterpieces such as Gō Koga's 'The Birth Of Kitaro', and rip-roaring samurai flicks like Kazuya Shiraishi's 'BUSHIDO'. Don't forget to check out the thematic focus of the festival, 'Obsessions – From Passion To Madness', which is graciously sponsored by the Kulturfonds Frankfurt RheinMain. Get ready to be captivated by tales that push the boundaries of devotion and delve into the realms of obsession!
The festival won't fall short when it comes to engaging with distinguished guests. Expect to rub shoulders with noted filmmakers, budding artists, and distinguished personalities from Japan, including the festival's guest of honor, art director Kosuke Hayashi, who will receive an award during the event.
Can't wait to get your film fix? Head over to NipponConnection.com to purchase your tickets and browse the detailed schedule of films and events, which was released in early May.
(Trivia: Did you know that the festival was birthed out of a love for 90s Japanese cinema? In honor of its debut, this year's event will feature a nostalgic retrospective of Japanese cinema from that era.)
The 25th Nippon Connection Film Festival is under the esteemed patronage of Hessian State Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science, and the Arts Timon Gremmels, Frankfurt Mayor Mike Josef, and the Consulate General of Japan in Frankfurt am Main. Get set for a spellbinding week filled with stellar cinematic entertainment unlike any other.
The Community policy and Employment policy of the festival require attendees to adhere to the code of conduct during the 25th Nippon Connection Film Festival at Mousonturm from May 27 to June 1, 2025.
participants at the festival should be prepared for various screenings of Japanese films, cultural events, and entertainment, promising a unique lifestyle experience.
Throughout the week, attendees can anticipate engaging with distinguished guests, including filmmakers, artists, and Japan's guest of honor, art director Kosuke Hayashi.
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the festival will also feature a nostalgic retrospective of Japanese cinema from the 90s, paying homage to its roots.
It's recommended to visit NipponConnection.com to secure your tickets and explore the detailed schedule of films and events released in early May.
