Free Japanese Film Screening is being held at Ellen Melville Centre on the last Friday of each month from 6:00pm and are preceded by a documentary about Japanese culture from 5:45 pm.
- All films have English subtitles.
- Booking is not necessary. First come, first served basis.
- Films, dates and times are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
We hope that you will enjoy the films and gain a deeper insight into various aspects of Japanese culture.
October film: "Suzume"
(2022, 125min. Rating:PG, Director: Makoto Shinkai)
Makoto Shinkai's newest masterpiece.
Suzume's journey begins when she meets a young man looking for a door. Following him, she finds one and reaches for the knob. Doors open across Japan, unleashing destruction. Now Suzume must close them to prevent further disaster. On the other side of the door... was time in it's entirety.
Never-before-seen scenery, encounters and farewells… A myriad of challenges await her on her journey. Despite all the obstacles in her way, Suzume’s adventure shines a ray of hope upon our own struggles against the toughest roads of anxiety and constraints that make up everyday life. This story of closing doors that connect our past to the present and future will leave a lasting impression upon all of our hearts.
Presented by the Consulate-General of Japan, The Japan Foundation, Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland Council.
