Bakas: July 2009

Japanese Film Festival "Eiga Sai '09" opens on July 2

In celebration of Philippines–Japan Friendship Month, the Japan Foundation, Manila, in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan, the Shangri-La Plaza Mall, and the UP Film Institute proudly presents a Japanese Contemporary Film Festival, titled "Eigasai '09" (literally means 'film festival' in Japanese) that will serve as its kick-off activity on July 2, 2009 at Shang Cineplex Cinema 3 for the month-long celebration.

"Eigasai '09" aims to bolster further the diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan by continuously providing an opportunity for Filipinos to enhance the understanding and appreciation of Japanese arts and culture explored in this medium. This year's offering brings together 7 contemporary films and 1 anime film in 35mm format. An invitational screening of Always – Sunset on Third Street (Always San-chome no yuhi, 2005) by director Yamazaki Takashi will be held on July 2, 2009 (Thursday) at 7:00 p.m. at the Shangri-La Plaza Cinema 3, Edsa, Mandaluyong City.

Other films to be featured are Memories of Matsuko (Kiraware Matsuko no issho, 2006) directed by Nakashima Tetsuya, Kamome Diner (Kamome shokudo, 2006) directed by Ogigami Naoko, Memories of Tomorrow (Ashita no kioku, 2006) directed by Tsutsumi Yukihiko, The Milkwoman (Itsuka dokusho suru hi, 2005) directed by Ogata Akira, Turn Over - An Angel Is Coming on a Bicycle (Futari biyori, 2004) directed by Nomura Keiichi, Tony Takitani (Toni Takitani, 2004) directed by Ichikawa Jun, and the sole anime film Mind Game (Mind Game, 2004) directed by Masaaki Yuasa.

All films will be shown with English subtitles. Admission is free. Screening venues are at the Shangri-La Plaza Cinema 3 (July 2 to 12) and UP Film Institute (August 14 to 20). "Eigasai '09" will also have provincial screenings that will commence in Gaisano South City Mall, Davao (July 18 and 19); Ayala Center, Cebu (July 28 to Aug 2) and Baguio Center Mall, Baguio (August 7 to 11). For detailed screening schedules and inquiries, please access the Japan Foundation, Manila website: www.jfmo.org.ph or call the JFM telephone numbers (+632) 811-6155 to 58.

Eigasai 2009 Screening Schedule

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EIGA SAI 2009
SCREENING SCHEDULE

Shangri-La Plaza

July 2 (Thu)	7:00 PM	ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street

July 3 (Fri)	2:00 PM	Tony Takitani
	4:30 PM	Turn Over
	7:00 PM	Kamome Diner

July 4 (Sat)	2:00 PM	Memories of Tomorrow
	4:30 PM	ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street
	7:00 PM	Memories of Matsuko

July 5 (Sun)	2:00 PM	Memories of Tomorrow
	4:30 PM	Mind Game
	7:00 PM	Memories of Matsuko

July 6 (Mon)	2:00 PM	The Milkwoman
	4:30 PM	Mind Game
	7:00 PM	Turn Over

July 7 (Tue)	2:00 PM	Turn Over
	4:30 PM	Kamome Diner
	7:00 PM	ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street

July 8 (Wed)	2:00 PM	The Milkwoman
	4:30 PM	Tony Takitani
	7:00 PM	Mind Game

July 9 (Thu)	2:00 PM	Turn Over
	4:30 PM	Memories of Tomorrow
	7:00 PM	ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street

July 10 (Fri)	2:00 PM	The Milkwoman
	4:30 PM	Memories of Matsuko
	7:00 PM	Tony Takitani

July 11 (Sat)	2:00 PM	Kamome Diner
	4:30 PM	Tony Takitani
	7:00 PM	Memories of Tomorrow

July 12 (Sun)	2:00 PM	Mind Game
	4:30 PM	ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street
	7:00 PM	Memories of Matsuko

UP Film Insitute

Aug 14 (Fri)	12:30 PM	ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street
	3:00 PM	Tony Takitani

Aug 15 (Sat)	4:00 PM	Memories of Tomorrow
	6:30 PM	Memories of Matsuko

Aug 17 (Mon)	4:00 PM	Mind Game
	6:30 PM	The Milkwoman

Aug 18 (Tue)	4:00 PM	Tony Takitani
	6:30 PM	Turn Over

Aug 19 (Wed)	4:00 PM	Kamome Diner
	6:30 PM	Memories of Tomorrow

Aug 20 (Thu)	4:00 PM	Memories of Matsuko
	6:30 PM	Kamome Diner