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JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film 2021
japansociety.org/japancuts
August 20—September 2, 2021
“It’s the best opportunity for American film lovers to get an unparalleled peek into the singular world of Japanese cinema.”
— The Wall Street Journal
“Meticulously curated… An annual highlight of New York’s film calendar”
— The New York Times
“JAPAN CUTS has unambiguously become America’s best annual showcase of new Japanese film… a comprehensive snapshot of the country’s ever-vital national cinema.”
— IndieWire
North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese cinema returns for its 15th edition as an online and in-person hybrid event! Following last year's entirely online edition, this summer’s festival offers 14 days of unique access to the best new films from Japan for audiences across the United States—including studio films, independent gems, documentaries, shorts, avant-garde works and more—through Japan Society’s virtual cinema. Additionally, JAPAN CUTS is thrilled to welcome back New York City festival goers to Japan Society’s auditorium for an exciting and diverse selection of Japanese cinema on the big screen!
IN-PERSON SCREENINGS:
Tickets: $15 / $10 members
IN-PERSON SCREENING ON-SALE DATES
Members: August 10
General public: August 16
ONLINE SCREENINGS:
Rentals: $1-$10
All-Access Pass: $69 for all online films (limited availability; on sale starting August 10)
Members: 20% off via promo code
Not a member? Join today!
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Visit: japansociety.org/page/calendar
Like: facebook.com/japansociety
Follow: twitter.com/japansociety
Watch: youtube.com/user/JapanSocietyNYC
Join: japansociety.org/page/support
Teach: aboutjapan.japansociety.org
JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film 2021
japansociety.org/japancuts
August 20—September 2, 2021
“It’s the best opportunity for American film lovers to get an unparalleled peek into the singular world of Japanese cinema.”
— The Wall Street Journal
“Meticulously curated… An annual highlight of New York’s film calendar”
— The New York Times
“JAPAN CUTS has unambiguously become America’s best annual showcase of new Japanese film… a comprehensive snapshot of the country’s ever-vital national cinema.”
— IndieWire
North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese cinema returns for its 15th edition as an online and in-person hybrid event! Following last year's entirely online edition, this summer’s festival offers 14 days of unique access to the best new films from Japan for audiences across the United States—including studio films, independent gems, documentaries, shorts, avant-garde works and more—through Japan Society’s virtual cinema. Additionally, JAPAN CUTS is thrilled to welcome back New York City festival goers to Japan Society’s auditorium for an exciting and diverse selection of Japanese cinema on the big screen!
IN-PERSON SCREENINGS:
Tickets: $15 / $10 members
IN-PERSON SCREENING ON-SALE DATES
Members: August 10
General public: August 16
ONLINE SCREENINGS:
Rentals: $1-$10
All-Access Pass: $69 for all online films (limited availability; on sale starting August 10)
Members: 20% off via promo code
Not a member? Join today!
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Visit: japansociety.org/page/calendar
Like: facebook.com/japansociety
Follow: twitter.com/japansociety
Watch: youtube.com/user/JapanSocietyNYC
Join: japansociety.org/page/support
Teach: aboutjapan.japansociety.org
