Experience the best of contemporary Japanese cinema at the Japanese Film Festival 2026, taking place from 17–20 September 2026 at Academy Cinemas, Auckland.
This four-day festival presents a carefully curated selection of acclaimed Japanese films that offer a window into contemporary Japan. Through stories of family, craftsmanship, belonging, resilience, and personal transformation, the programme reveals the emotional depth and quiet richness of everyday life in Japan.
More than a film showcase, the festival serves as a cultural bridge, inviting New Zealand audiences to discover Japan through the universal language of cinema. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Japanese films or simply curious to explore Japanese culture for the first time, this festival offers a unique opportunity to gain new perspectives and deepen your understanding of Japan.
Admission is free, and all films will be screened in Japanese with English subtitles.
Dates: 17–20 September 2026
Venue: Academy Cinemas, Auckland
Admission: Free
Language: Japanese with English subtitles
Reservations: Advance bookings are required through Academy Cinemas. (Bookings open from Thursday 20 August. Tickets can be booked either through the Academy Cinemas website ($1.50 booking fee applies) or at the Academy Cinemas counter (no booking fee). )
We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating the richness and diversity of Japanese cinema and to discover contemporary Japan through stories that entertain, inspire, and connect people across cultures.
This event will be presented by Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland and the Japan Foundation.
This four-day festival presents a carefully curated selection of acclaimed Japanese films that offer a window into contemporary Japan. Through stories of family, craftsmanship, belonging, resilience, and personal transformation, the programme reveals the emotional depth and quiet richness of everyday life in Japan.
More than a film showcase, the festival serves as a cultural bridge, inviting New Zealand audiences to discover Japan through the universal language of cinema. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Japanese films or simply curious to explore Japanese culture for the first time, this festival offers a unique opportunity to gain new perspectives and deepen your understanding of Japan.
Admission is free, and all films will be screened in Japanese with English subtitles.
Dates: 17–20 September 2026
Venue: Academy Cinemas, Auckland
Admission: Free
Language: Japanese with English subtitles
Reservations: Advance bookings are required through Academy Cinemas. (Bookings open from Thursday 20 August. Tickets can be booked either through the Academy Cinemas website ($1.50 booking fee applies) or at the Academy Cinemas counter (no booking fee). )
We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating the richness and diversity of Japanese cinema and to discover contemporary Japan through stories that entertain, inspire, and connect people across cultures.
This event will be presented by Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland and the Japan Foundation.
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