Festival AFI Presents: Screenings of Shoplifters and Vision Films
Article Title: Japanese Films "Shoplifters" and "Vision" to be Screened at 2018 AFI Fest
In the upcoming 2018 AFI Fest, two captivating Japanese films will be showcased, capturing the attention of film enthusiasts in Los Angeles. Among them is the internationally acclaimed "Shoplifters", directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, and Naomi Kawase's latest film titled "Vision".
"Shoplifters", a poignant exploration of a poverty-stricken family in Tokyo, has been garnering widespread critical acclaim since its release. The film, which returns Kore-eda to the screen, presents a beautiful portrait of family life and offers a nuanced class critique. It won the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and later took home the Best Foreign Language Film award at the 30th Annual Palm Springs Film Festival in 2019.
At the 2018 AFI Fest, "Shoplifters" held significant prominence, although the exact showtimes are not detailed in the search results. The film centers on a family that relies on shoplifting to cope with their harsh economic reality, and over time, their bond and complex moral decisions raise questions about family and survival.
"Vision", on the other hand, is a meditative journey into the heart of Japan. Starring the renowned actress Juliette Binoche, the film follows Jeanne as she seeks a rare medicinal plant in the forested Nara region. A ranger helps Jeanne reveal painful fragments of her past, making "Vision" an introspective and thought-provoking film.
The screening of both "Shoplifters" and "Vision" at the 2018 AFI Fest is being supported by our website in Los Angeles. "Shoplifters" will be screened on various dates, with specific times yet to be confirmed. "Vision" will be shown on Saturday, November 10 at 11:30 AM in Chinese Theatre 2, Tuesday, November 13 at 12:00 PM in Chinese Theatre 2, Sunday, November 11 at 1:30 PM in Chinese Theatre 1, and Tuesday, November 13 at 4:00 PM in Chinese Theatre 5.
For those interested in these captivating films, "Shoplifters" offers a tender story about a family of misfits and grifters struggling to make ends meet, while "Vision" promises to be a unique and introspective journey into the heart of Japan. Don't miss out on these exceptional films at the 2018 AFI Fest!
"Art and entertainment enthusiasts eager to attend the 2018 AFI Fest in Los Angeles can catch two films from the 'movies-and-tv' category: the award-winning Japanese movie 'Shoplifters' and Naomi Kawase's latest film 'Vision.' 'Shoplifters,' Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, is a poignant exploration of a poverty-stricken family and offers a nuanced class critique, while 'Vision' is a meditative journey into Japan with the renowned actress Juliette Binoche."
"Both 'Shoplifters' and 'Vision' will be screened at the 2018 AFI Fest, with specific showtimes for 'Shoplifters' yet to be confirmed, and 'Vision' scheduled on Saturday, November 10 at 11:30 AM, Sunday, November 11 at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, November 13 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM in various theaters."
