Explore: Japan
Black Box Diaries
This daring work of first-person journalism charts the case that not only launched #MeToo in Japan but changed the country’s legal system for good.
The Cats of Gokogu Shrine
A Wiseman-esque study of a Japanese village’s Shinto shrine whose feline residents bring the local humans joy, solace and sometimes consternation.
A Century in Sound
Slip into the serene surrounds of Japanese ‘listening cafés’, where music lovers, audiophiles and locals come together to hear records.
The Concierge
In this sparkling anime comedy set in a vibrant alternate world, the customer is always right – but they’re never human.
Destroy All Monsters
The ninth film in the Godzilla series sees an array of monsters rampage at the foot of Mount Fuji.
Ghost Cat Anzu
This unconventional and delightfully wacky anime conjures a rotoscoped dream world as a grief-stricken girl befriends a giant bipedal cat spirit.
Godzilla
The masterpiece that made the name ‘Godzilla’ known worldwide has been restored in 4K to mark 70 years of watching this kaiju ravage all in his wake.
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
Mothra, King Ghidorah and Baragon defend Japan from Godzilla, who has been possessed by the souls of those who were killed during the Pacific War.
Godzilla 70th Anniversary Marathon
Join us in celebrating the world’s favourite reptilian, amphibious kaiju over one glorious night, via seven films marking 70 years.
Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla
In the 14th instalment in the series (marking the 20th anniversary of Godzilla), an ‘alien superweapon’ threatens the planet.
Godzilla vs Mothra
A gigantic egg is discovered on Infant Island and two miniature fairies guarding it predict the resurrection of Mothra’s archenemy.
Grand Tour
This Cannes Best Director–winning Asian odyssey spectacularly mashes up time and place, genre and form, to transport audiences somewhere sublime.
Iwakura
Rooted in Shinto mythology, Iwakura invokes the spirits that embody the sacred rock formations found throughout Japan.
Light, Noise, Smoke, and Light, Noise, Smoke
A hypnotic interplay between footage of fireworks shot during a Japanese summer festival.
Metaract
The artist’s quest for meaning is revealed through natural environments, which are recontextualised and juxtaposed with digital elements.
Moving
Caught between her divorcing parents, a little girl is forced to come to terms with her new reality in this touching family drama.
My Sunshine
A coach trains two young figure skaters in this endearing, snow-blanketed portrait of youthful yearning and adult melancholy.
The Return of Godzilla
Marking 30 years since the kaiju burst onto the world stage, this film plays as a direct sequel to the 1954 original, kicking off a brand-new series.
Shin Godzilla
Now symbolising more modern disasters, Godzilla is back with a vengeance and in an almost unrecognisable form – but with the same catastrophic intent.