As part of our Japanese Cultural Festival, we are pleased to present a special selection of Japanese films exploring school life and student experiences from different perspectives.

From a fascinating award-winning documentary to a popular anime and an acclaimed drama, come and discover the many different sides of Japanese school life through cinema! 

One of the highlights is Monster, directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, which won the Best Screenplay Award (Yuji Sakamoto) and the Queer Palm at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. It was the first Japanese film to receive the Queer Palm.

When: 16–18 October

Venue: Massey Theatre, Dominion Museum Building

15 Buckle Street, Mount Cook, Wellington

FREE ADMISSION!

First come, first served - Limited to 155 participants per screening

No tickets required!

Friday, 16 October

5:55 pm – 7:35 pm

The Making of a Japanese

Special Event | 7:40 pm – 8:00 pm

Director's Talk & Q&A (Online)

with Director Ema Ryan Yamazaki

International Awards & Selection

• Germany: Winner – Best Documentary Award, 24th Nippon Connection Film Festival

• Poland: Official Selection, 21st Millennium Docs Against Gravity Film Festival

• USA: Winner – Audience Award, 17th JAPAN CUTS

• South Korea: Winner – Special Jury Award, 21st EBS International Documentary Festival

Saturday, 17 October

11:00 am – 12:40 pm

The Making of a Japanese

1:00 pm – 3:10 pm

Monster (M)

3:30 pm – 4:55 pm

Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle (PG)

Sunday, 18 October

11:00 am – 12:25 pm

Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle (PG)

1:00 pm – 3:10 pm

Monster (M)

Discover Japanese school life through the power of film!

We look forward to seeing you there!