PROGRAM
Choice of Kanazawa
This project, which began last year as an open competition for international films, will screen 41 films selected from 335 submissions this year - a unique multinational collection of films and directors from all continents, nearly all being shown in Japan for the first time. Come and discover new talent! Grand Prix awards will be presented to outstanding feature films and short films.
*All films have ENGLISH & JAPANESE SUBTITLES.
Son of ADAM
2023, India, 85 mins, Bengali
A song and dance story set in the forests of India that depicts the history of mankind from its origins to the present. Born in the bosom of nature, the son of Adam is drawn to civilized society, but his innocence does not allow him to cope with the materialistic world and its social complexities.
9.8(Sun) 11:50
Director: Amartya Bhattacharyya He is an active independent filmmaker. His previous work, Adieu, Godard, was screened at the Kanazawa Film Festival last year.
JHUMRI TALAYIAN
2023, India, 45 mins, Hindi
A man's porn addiction and abusive behavior lead his wife to cheat, causing him to harm his son. He meets a folk musician who, after a mistaken job letter, is attacked and left for dead. The musician transforms into a violent monster, going on a killing rampage.
9.7(Sat) 12:00
Director: Utkarsh Thukral Establishes a unique style that reflects his memories of growing up in the dark and rough New Delhi of the 1990s. He completed this film using his meager savings and unauthorized filming.
DEMONS
2023, India, 15 mins, Punjabi
A man teaches his friend a newly discovered cure to solve his problems, but the cost is terrifying.
9.7(Sat) 12:00
Director: Adesh Prasad He directed, wrote and produced Tumbbad, which was selected for the Venice International Film Festival and the Sitges International Film Festival.
Batshit Crazy
2023, India, 13 mins, Telugu/Hindi
One night, a Northeast Indian man is targeted by racists on a rundown street corner because of his East Asian appearance. But they had no idea what surprises awaited them that night.
9.7(Sat) 12:00
GIALLO
2022, India, 8 mins, Marathi
A young woman returning from a party is pursued by a mysterious masked killer. Starring Renuka Daftardar, famous for Saiyami Kher and Vadipa. An Indian homage to giallo films.
9.7(Sat) 12:00
Director: Yogesh Chandekar He has written screenplays for many films, TV shows, manga and anime, including Blind Melody: Indian Style Murder Rhapsody. This is his directorial debut.
SAAYAVANAM
2023, India, 90 mins, Tamil
A woman named Sita lives in a small village full of customs and superstitions. She tries hard to live honestly, but she is hit by one injustice after another. She finally explodes with anger.
9.8(Sun) 13:40
Directed: by Anil Kumar
Grew up in a rural town called Alleppey in Kerala, India. He has directed more than 40 films in various languages. This is his first Tamil film.
* After the screening: Santhosh Damodharan Nair (Producer) will appear on the stage.
POYYAMOZHI
2024, India, 101 mins, Malayalam
Jason, a young man, and Chachan, a middle-aged man, pursue a fugitive in a mysterious forest. With the help of Chachan, who warns of danger, Jason makes a dangerous journey through the forest, but when he learns the disturbing truth about Chachan, everything leads to a terrible conclusion.
9/7(土) 10:00
Director: Sudhi Anna He mainly directs Malayalam films. In India, he is known for Hallelooya, starring Naren and Megana Raj.
HOOVES
2024, Sri Lanka, 24 mins, Sinhala
During a hunting trip, Pathum, a man who does not believe in superstition, is told the story of Kura Raksha, a hoof demon that is said to appear in the forest. One after another, strange events occur to him, forcing him to believe in superstition...
9.7(Sat) 12:00
Director: Akash Sunethkumara Born in Colombo, Sri Lanka. His first directorial work, EIDETIC, was also screened at San Diego Comic-Con. This is his latest work.
Crimson Snout
2023, Vietnam, 100 mins, Vietnamese
After the father of a certain family dies, evil spirit begins to appear in the family. Eventually, the family becomes hostile towards each other in order to survive. A Vietnamese horror film based on karma.
9.7(Sat) 14:05
Director: Luan Thanh Luu This film, his first directorial work, achieved the highest box office success as a Vietnamese horror film, grossing over $4 million in Vietnam.
Euphoria
2023, Taiwan, 18 mins, Chinese
A couple making passionate love. In the room, there is a gruesomely murdered corpse... Gradually, the couple's true identity is revealed. A horror short film depicted in damp and slimy nighttime footage.
9.7(Sat) 16:05
Director: Hsiao-Tsun CHIU Having worked in the Taiwanese television industry, this is her directorial debut.
THE MASTERPIECE
2022, Korea, 29 mins, Korean
A filmmaker is asked by a mysterious artist to shoot a music video with a large budget. When he visits the designated greenhouse in the wasteland, a weird big man welcomes him. Sensing danger from the ominous presence, he tries to escape, but...
9.7(Sat) 16:05
Director: Lee Dae-han Fascinated by comics as a child and Kubrick's films in high school, he aspires to be a film director.