“Otsuichi hits all the right notes of the J-horror formula, succeeding in turning his narrative into a truly creepy and unsettling horror narrative.”
Category: Fantasia Festival
His Bad Blood (2019) review [Fantasia Film Festival]
“If there is one narrative that one needs to see (…) it is Oyama’s fabulous debut.”
Chiwawa (2019) review [Fantasia International Film Festival]
“Ken Ninomiya reconfirms his extra-ordinary talent, proving he is truly one of a kind.”
Almost a Miracle (2019) review [Fantasia Film Festival 2019]
“One of most original narratives about coming-into-being and that beautiful evil little thing called love to be released in recent years.”
6 must-see movies at Fantasia Film Festival 2019.
“We present six wonderful movies that are worth seeing.”
Room Laundering (2018) review [Fantasia Fest]
“A subtle emotional narrative about the central question of love that bothers every neurotic subject.”
Talks with directors: Satoshi Miki.
“I think making comedy is facing humanity, how can I explain this…”
Amiko (2017) review [Fantasia Fest]
“A narrative that underlines Yamanaka’s talent and wets our appetite for her future narratives.”
Being Natural (2018) review (Fantasia Fest)
“The very boldness by which Nagayama decided to let the seemingly nonsensical derail the ordinary struggle of a man has to be applauded.”
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (2018) Review [Fantasia Fest]
“Okada has not failed to compose a truly refreshing take on the fantasy genre.”
Recommended movies (Fantasia Fest 2018)
Introduction A new Fantasia fest is upon is – one of the main events of the summer. By way of introduction, we want to share four movies Japanese that, if you’re able to go to the festival, should be on your to-watch list. Of course there are also other high-profile Japanese movies to see:https://fantasiafestival.com/en/program/movies?countryId=51761. And,…