Directed by Yoshiyuki Kishi (Japan, 2025, 139 min.). Japanese with English subtitles.
May 22–June 6, 2025
UNIQLO Festival of Films from Japan
Still from Cottontail (2023), by Patrick Dickinson.
Still from Cottontail (2023), by Patrick Dickinson.
Curated by the MFA, the UNIQLO Festival of Films from Japan returns with an electrifying selection of bold new releases. This year’s lineup spans genres, from Shinya Tsukamoto’s haunting war drama Shadow of Fire to the heartwarming journey of grief and reconciliation in Cottontail. Kiyotaka Oshiyama’s Look Back, adapted from the beloved manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, explores artistic passion and collaboration, while Bushido delivers a thrilling samurai epic infused with social critique. The festival also features the inventive time-loop comedy River and the surreal, jazz-infused biopic Between the White Key and the Black Key. Join us for a rich and remarkable showcase of contemporary Japanese cinema.
Upcoming Events
Film
Friday, May 23, 2025
7:00 pm–8:45 pm
Directed by Masanori Tominaga (Japan, 2023, 94 min.). Japanese with English subtitles.
Film
Saturday, May 24, 2025
2:30 pm–4:15 pm
Directed by Patrick Dickinson (UK and Japan, 2023, 94 min.). English and Japanese with English subtitles.
Film
Sunday, May 25, 2025
2:30 pm–4:15 pm
Directed by Shinya Tsukamoto (Japan, 2023, 95 min.). Japanese with English subtitles.
Film
Thursday, May 29, 2025
7:00 pm–8:30 pm
Directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama (Japan, 2024, 58 min.). Japanese with English subtitles.
Film
Friday, May 30, 2025
7:00 pm–9:15 pm
Directed by Kazuya Shiraishi (Japan, 2024, 129 min.). Japanese with English subtitles.
Film
Saturday, May 31, 2025
2:30 pm–4:00 pm
Directed by Junta Yamaguchi (Japan, 2023, 87 min.). Japanese with English subtitles.
Film
Sunday, June 1, 2025
2:30 pm–4:15 pm
Directed by Hiroshi Okuyama (Japan and France, 2024, 100 min.). Japanese with English Subtitles.
