Producer Chieko Murata and production designer Yohei Taneda discuss the making of Lee Sang-il’s nearly three-hour-long epic, which focuses on the life of a fictional kabuki actor.

At Lincoln Center Theater, a new play from the makers of “The Jungle” tries to dramatize the negotiations that led to the ...

In conversation with 'Kokuho' director Lee Sang-il, prolific auteur Yamada Yoji said that while Japan's animation industry has flourished, live action has lagged behind.

In conversation with Kore-eda, 'Hamnet' director Chloe Zhao says that she is currently exploring making a doc, but admits ...

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...

Focused on the vulnerability of refugees, Akio Fujimoto turns his attention to a family as they make a dangerous journey from ...

Cinefrance Studios' producers discuss the Paris-based company's projects with French and Japanese directors, including Orelsan and Ryusuke Hamaguchi.

The Japanese filmmaker opens up about spending the last 5 years of his life working on the popular sci-fi series and the future of the franchise.

Before Chloe Zhao and Kore-eda Hirokazu sat down for their Tokyo International Film Festival conversation, they had each been crying over the other’s work. Kore-eda watched Zhao’s “Hamnet” in a small ...

Netflix’s Alice in Borderland has captivated a global audience with its gripping narrative and dynamic characters. Yet, ...

I remember that being one of the happiest years of my life. My daughter was born here, I came over here, and we had friends in not only the Japanese film community ... In fact, somebody quoted me from ...

Japan's centenarians reveal a profound secret to longevity: purpose. These individuals, many still actively engaged in work ...