- The Japanese Film Festival is set to take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, from November 18 to 24, 2022. The festival will offer a total of 25 films and dramas for free, showcasing the diverse and rich Japanese cinema. The event is organized by the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam and the Vietnam Cinema Department.
- The festival will feature a wide range of genres, including drama, comedy, animation, and documentary. Some of the notable films to be screened include "Drive My Car," which won the Best Screenplay award at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, and "The First Slam Dunk," a highly anticipated anime film. The festival aims to introduce Vietnamese audiences to the latest and most acclaimed Japanese cinematic works.
- The screenings will take place at the National Cinema Center in Hanoi, and the festival will also include a series of talks and discussions with Japanese filmmakers and experts. The event is part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen cultural exchange and understanding between Japan and Vietnam, promoting the appreciation of Japanese cinema in the Vietnamese community.