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The Face of Another (1966) © Sogetsu Foundation, Image courtesy of The Japan Foundation
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Japanese Film Festival 2026

Unclassified (18+)
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When

Thu 29 Oct – Sun 1 Nov 2026

The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) Special Series returns to cinemas in 2026 with a retrospective marking 30 years since the passing of Tōru Takemitsu, one of the twentieth century's most influential composers.

Featuring collaborations with some of Japan's greatest directors, this program offers a rare opportunity to experience landmark films on 16mm and 35mm archival prints alongside 4K digitally restored masterpieces.

This free Special Series program is part of the Japanese Film Festival 2026, presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney and made possible by The Japan Foundation Film Library.

Many contemporary composers have been building walls of sounds following their own clever devices. But then, who lives inside those rooms?
Tōru Takemitsu, Confronting Silence: Selected Writings, 1995

Rating

Unclassified (18+)

Contains high impact sexual violence.

Tickets

All screening sessions at ACMI are free. Limit to 2 tickets per booking. Tickets can be booked online via the JFF 2026 website.

Where

Cinemas, Level 2
ACMI, Fed Square

Plan your visit

Note

JFF 2026 will screen at various venues across the country, including at ACMI cinemas. Please refer to the official program for more information.

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