25th Nippon Connection Film Festival in Frankfurt: A Celebration of Japanese Cinema
Anniversary Year Celebration: Japan Festival Marks Two and a Half Decades in Frankfurt - Annual Japan Festival in the heart of Frankfurt continues into its 25th edition, showcasing rich Japanese culture, art, music, and food.
Get ready for a week-long extravaganza as the 25th Nippon Connection Film Festival dives into Frankfurt am Main from May 27 to June 1, 2025. Known as the world's biggest stage for contemporary Japanese cinema, this event promises around 100 captivating short and feature-length films.
Fasten your seatbelts and mark your calendars as the screening takes place across ten venues, with three world premieres! The festival kicks off at the Mousonturm with a hearty laugh from the comedy "90 Years Old - So What?" by Tetsu Maeda. Other not-to-miss movies include the time-travel comedy "A Samurai in Time", the drama "My Sunshine", and the animated masterpiece "Look Back". This year's theme, "Obsessions – From Passion To Madness", promises to delve deep into the boundary between devotion and obsession.
More than just movies, the festival offers a smorgasbord of cultural events, such as concerts, workshops, lectures, and a bustling Japanese market packed with delectable food and handicrafts. Over 60 filmmakers from the Land of the Rising Sun are expected, including renowned directors, rising talents, and stars. Kosuke Hayashi, the Art Director, will be the guest of honor, winning an award for his impressive work on various anime projects.
Originating from humble beginnings with 13 films at a university back in 2000, the festival saw around 19,000 visitors last year. The 2025 edition has already broken records with successful advance ticket sales, selling over 4,500 tickets in the first six days - the highest ever. A dozen screenings are already sold out!
So gear up for an unforgettable cinematic journey at the Nippon Connection Film Festival in Frankfurt am Main! For more information and ticket bookings, visit the festival's official website.
- 25th Nippon Connection Film Festival (May 27 - June 1, 2025)
- Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Japanese cinema
- cultural program
- comedy, drama, animation
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- The 25th Nippon Connection Film Festival will follow its traditional schedule in Frankfurt am Main, Germany from May 27 to June 1, 2025, showcasing 100 captivating short and feature-length films as part of the festival's extensive cultural program.
- Ahead of the festival, the guest of honor, Kosuke Hayashi, the Art Director, will be recognized for his impressive work on various anime projects.
- In addition to the screenings, visitors can expect concerts, workshops, and lectures, and immerse themselves in delectable food and handicrafts offered at the bustling Japanese market.
- Nippon Connection Film Festival 2025 has already broken records with successful advance ticket sales, making it the most popular edition to date. Fans are encouraged to book their tickets as soon as possible, as over a dozen screenings are already sold out.
