THE CRAZY FAMILY (Sogo Ishii, 1984). Screening this weekend as part of 'Directors Company x2': japansoc.org/Direkan

BUMPKIN SOUP (Kiyoshi Kurosawa, 1985).

Screening this weekend as part of 'Directors Company x2': japansoc.org/Direkan

GKIDS is proud to announce the acquisition of N. American theatrical rights to Mamoru Oshii's GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE.

A new 4K restoration will premiere at the Chicago Critic's Film Festival followed by a nationwide release this summer.
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In case you missed it, tickets for “Hiroshi Shimizu - Part II: The Postwar and Independent Years” (May 16–June 1) at Japan Society are NOW on sale. Check out @indiewire’s exclusive on the groundbreaking series & view the full lineup here: japansoc.org/Shimizu

Take a peek at the rare 35mm prints we've imported from Japan for 'Hiroshi Shimizu,' including TOMORROW THERE WILL BE FINE WEATHER—lost for 70+ yrs & screening for the first time ever outside of Japan!

Grab 🎟️ for “The Postwar and Independent Years' at japansoc.org/Shimizu

This weekend in NYC!

The North American premiere of Takashi Miike’s LUMBERJACK THE MONSTER screens on 5/6!
Presented with @tribeca’s Escape from Tribeca program, Miike's latest stars Kazuya Kamenashi (KAT-TUN) as a psychopathic lawyer.

Tickets available now: japansoc.org/Lumberjack

We’re excited to unveil the official poster for “Hiroshi Shimizu” with artwork by Tony Stella!

Tickets for “Part II: The Postwar and Independent Years,' are NOW on sale at japansoc.org/Shimizu

Shigehiko Hasumi on Shinji Somai’s revival: “Ah, that’s good. it is a pleasure that the name of Somai is known. Very good.”

Children Of The Beehive has a sequel??

To celebrate the first English printing of Shiguéhiko Hasumi's seminal book “Directed by Yasujiro Ozu,' K. F. Watanabe sits down with the venerated critic.
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