Japanese Film Festival Online 2022 Pre-Event

The Japanese Film Festival Online is back in New Zealand!

Pre-event: November 15th – 21st 2021

Last year, we received a great deal of encouraging feedback and support for the Online Film Festival. We are delighted to once again present the Festival this year for people across New Zealand to see a wide selection of films despite the difficulty in getting to a cinema for people in some parts of the country.

This pre-event will be showing a selection of films shown last year, for those who missed the films, and those who want to see them again! Then, in February an entirely new selection of films will be available for streaming!

The JFF Online 2022 offers the experience of being able to enjoy Japanese films online from the comfort of your own home or elsewhere just with your computer, smartphone, or other internet accessible devices.

This occasion will give you the chance to learn about various social and cultural aspects of Japan including different traditions, lifestyles, values, and perceptions of human life. You’ll also be able to see the range of creativity and inspiration behind each film, and recognise Japanese film media as a form of art. We hope the festival will offer an uplifting opportunity to help all of us in times of uncertainty. Please take this chance to experience a bit of the world outside!

It’s very easy to access the films. After creating a free account, just click on your preferred film from the list, and find yourself on a journey to new experiences!

*Film streaming is available for 48 hours from the moment you click ‘Play’. On the final day of availability, streaming will be terminated at 11:59pm Japan time (3:59am the following day in NZ) regardless of the time remaining.

All films will have English subtitles.

Thank you always for your interest and support for the Festival.