Mumbai has a beautiful and special relationship with film. Almost every resident in every neighbourhood has dreamed of living a life on the big screen. But, while it seems like we’re often engulfed in the echo chamber of masala Bollywood films, things are changing.
There was a time when a dimpled SRK, arms out against the sunset would have sufficed. Where witty dialogues, an item number, catchy tunes and star appearances would have drawn the crowds to the theatres, won them over and become the biggest films/hits of the year. But there’s been a shift in the audience’s viewing abilities and perception – be it due to the rise of online platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime providing endless options of content to consume, or the growing interest and investment in short films and independent cinema at film festivals. This is exactly why events like Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2018 featuring indie films are so popular now.
In that same vein, The Japan Foundation, Japan’s only institution dedicated to facilitating international cultural exchanges, is hosting the Mumbai edition of the Japanese Film Festival at PVR-ICON in Infiniti Mall, Andheri West.
Between January 11 and 15, 2019, Mumbai will be invited to experience Japanese culture through a handpicked selection of 11 best releases from Japan with English subtitles like The Crimes That Bind and One Cut of the Dead. The festival aims to give Indians a range of contemporary Japanese cinema, including features, award winners and anime, of course. Making this film viewing experience holistic and authentic, Simply Sushi, a food brand, will offer tasting portions of sushi rolls by Chef Yutaka Saito.
This event is free for all, but seats are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis.
For enquiries, call +919167755843.
Feature image credit: The Japan Film Festival
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