Still from Look Back (2024), by Kiyotaka Oshiyama.
Still from Magic Candies (2024), by Daisuke Nishio.
Still from Look Back (2024), by Kiyotaka Oshiyama.
Still from Magic Candies (2024), by Daisuke Nishio.
Look Back (ルックバック)
7:00 pm–8:30 pm
Directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama (Japan, 2024, 58 min.). Japanese with English subtitles.
Popular and outgoing Fujino is celebrated by her classmates for her funny comics in the class newspaper. One day, her teacher asks her to pay a visit to Kyomoto, a homeschooled recluse whose beautiful artwork sparks a competitive fervor in Fujino. What starts as jealousy transforms into a deep friendship fueled by a shared passion for drawing.
Based on the acclaimed manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator of Chainsaw Man, Look Back captures the highs and lows of pursuing artistic excellence and the special bonds formed through creative collaboration. The heart-wrenching story is the stunning feature debut from former Studio Ghibli animator Kiyotaka Oshiyama.
Please note: Look Back features a fictional newscast about a school shooting that may be upsetting for younger viewers.
Preceded by
Magic Candies
Directed by Daisuke Nishio (Japan, 2024, 20 min.). Japanese with English subtitles.
This animated short follows Dong-Dong, a lonely boy who discovers a bag of magical, marble-shaped candies that allow him to have conversations with everyday objects. Nominated for Best Animated Short Film at this year’s Oscars.
Wheelchair accessible
With English subtitles
Ticket Information
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