Events

A master statesman of Japanese cinema, Kenji Mizoguchi's most famous work is screened on 16mm film.

When thief Birdey is caught stealing from a book shop by salesgirl Umeko, the two embark on an unusual, erotic adventure. Directed by Japanese New Wave legend Nagisa Ōshima.

When a ronin requesting seppuku at a feudal lord's palace is told of the brutal suicide of another ronin who previously visited, he reveals how their pasts are intertwined - and in doing so challenges the clan's integrity.

Set in the year 20XX, a resourceful but isolated young woman named Rita volunteers to help rebuild Japan after the mysterious appearance of a massive alien flower known as “Darol.”

West Coast premiere of the high definition restoration! In a poor 19th century rural Japanese village, everyone who reaches the age of 70 has to climb a nearby mountain to die. An elderly woman, Orin, comes close to her cut-off age during her last days with her family.

Directed by Masaaki Yuasa (Mind Game) and featuring character creation by Taiyo Matsumoto (Tekkonkinkreet), this critically-acclaimed film is a glam-rock ode to the power of music and a forceful statement on artistic freedom from one of animation’s singular talents.

North American premiere! In a housing complex still haunted by an old murder case, a family clings to its fragile life. Then the sound of "poca pon" echoes from nowhere—a soothing yet destructive signal that heals people and destroys others.

West Coast premiere of the high-definition digital transfer of the original HDCAM tapes! Mostly unseen since its 2011 festival circuit debut, director Shunichiro Miki dives into the realm of the absurd solo in this pseudo-sequel to The Funky Forest.