Following on from the success of previous editions, this year Les Saisons Hanabi presents seven previously unseen Japanese films, previewed throughout France. In Paris, the event will be held atUGC Ciné-Cité Les Halles, Pathé Convention, Mk2 Bibliothèque and cinéma L'Arlequin. The festival will open with Hiroshi Okuyama's My Sunshine, a delicate work about the meeting of two young enthusiasts in the cold winter of Hokkaidō.
The Hanabi Seasons honor renowned filmmakers. Hiroshi Okuyama, who has won awards for his previous work, presents a tale of gentleness and hope. Naoko Ogigami, known for her subtle portraits of Japanese society, unveils Le Jardin Zen, while Junta Yamagushi, renowned for her innovative comedies, returns with En Boucle, a hilarious farce playing on temporal paradoxes.
Each film in the program explores a different theme, from the romantic melodrama of Egoist to the dramatic intensity of The Go Player, and the poetry of human relationships in Until Dawn. The closing ceremony, still under wraps, promises a final surprise to delight the audience.
Japanese film enthusiasts, fans of moving stories or simply curious to discover unique works, will find what they're looking for in this rich and diverse program. Novices, however, might prefer to avoid films with more complex themes, such as The Zen Garden, which tackles profound issues of belief.
Les Saisons Hanabi 2024 promises to be an unmissable event for lovers of the seventh art. Book now to immerse yourself in the world of Japanese cinema in the heart of Paris.
Film festivals and retrospectives to discover in Paris and Ile-de-France
Paris and the Ile-de-France region host dozens of film festivals every year. This year, it's back again, with festivals of short films, feature films, animated films, cinema classics and much more! Here's a roundup of film festivals in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. [Read more]
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Film festivals and retrospectives to discover in Paris and Ile-de-France
