Beyond Animation Festival
Special Program by JFF
■ Bangkok ■
@Alliance Francaise Bangkok
@ SF Cinema MBK Center
■ Chiang Mai ■
@ SFX Cinema Maya Chiang Mai
Total admission rate of every screening 458 audiences
Dozens of Norths: 61 audiences
Poupelle of Chimney Town: 157 audiences
INU-OH: 240 audiences
The Japan Foundation, Bangkok, in partnership with the Embassy of France in Thailand and Thai Animation and Computer Graphics Association (TAGCA) with support of Institut Français Paris, are proud to present the “Special Program by JFF” as a part of the BEYOND ANIMATION Festival. This program will showcase selected Japanese animations, meticulously curated by JFF (Japanese Film Festival). The event is designed to delve into the fusion of animation, art, and culture. Within this distinctive program, the program features 3 films; first premiere in Thailand of “Dozens of Norths” in Bangkok and a re-screening of “INU-OH” and “Poupelle of Chimney Town” in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
Exclusively for this program, there will be post-screening Q&A session with the renowned director of “Dozen of Norths,” Yamamumra Koji, following each screening of his film together with Dr. Graiwoor Chulphongsathorn, a lecturer from Chulalongkorn University as a moderator. These engaging sessions are scheduled for September 29th and 30th, 2023, at the Alliance Française Bangkok.
“Dozens of Norths’ is Yamamura Koji’s first feature film, co-produced with MIYU production and released in 2021.Synopsis: North is everywhere solitary. Here is all North. This is a record of the people I met in these Norths. However, my memory is fragmented and does not get the point at all. Now I’m starting to wonder my efforts came to nothing. I’m just getting the occasional recognition of the existence of the world through the dull pain changes shape little by little.
“INU-OH” an animated film by another renowned Japanese director, MASAAKI Yuasa. It is a period drama as gorgeously visual rock musical animation with a bold take on the birth of traditional art “Noh” in the 14th century. It was first screened in Thailand earlier this year in Japanese Film Festival 2023.
“Poupelle of Chimney Town” is the story of young Lubicchi living among the thick smoke from the chimneys of his isolated town, yearning to see the “stars” — to know the truth — his father always told him about. One Halloween night he meets Poupelle, a man made of garbage, and togetzher they look to the sky as their adventure begins. Spectacularly beautiful, filled with inspiring performances and splendid music and sound effects, and produced at Tokyo’s famed Studio 4ºC, Poupelle of Chimney Town brings laughter, tears and joy. This film first screened in Thailand in Japanese Film Festival 2022.
About Yamamura Koji
Yamamura Koji Born in 1964. During the 1990s, He was making films for children. Nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Short, “Mt. Head” (2002) had 6 grand prizes and selected 100 Films for a Century of Animation. “Franz Kafka’s A Country Doctor” (2007) had 6 grand prizes, his films got awarded more than 100 prizes. He has been selected as the 2 place at 25 top short animated films directors over the last 25 years in 2021. He was awarded Kawakita Prize and Education Award for Fine Arts in Japan and received the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 2019. A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a sub-chairman of the Japan Animation Association and a member of the board of directors of ASIFA.
Screening Schedule
Beyond Animation Festival: Special Program by JFF
Dozens Of Norths
No Dialogue
Japanese and English subtitles
Alliance Française Bangkok
29 Sep, 14:30 (with Q&A)
30 Sep, 16:30 (with Q&A)
Poupelle of Chimney Town
Japanese Soundtrack
with Thai subtitles
SF Cinema MBK Center
05 Oct, 19:00
07 Oct, 14:00
SFX Cinema Maya
07 Oct, 14:00
INU-OH
Japanese Soundtrack
with Thai subtitles
SF Cinema MBK Center
06 Oct, 19:00
08 Oct, 14:00
SFX Cinema Maya
08 Oct, 14:00
For whole program of Beyond Animation Festival, please visit the following links:
https://linktr.ee/beyondanimation2023
Ticketing
■ Dozens of Norths ■
Alliance Française Bangkok
Ticket fee
120 THB – General Audience
60 THB – Student *enter the promotional code “STUDENT” – Please present a valid student card when picking up your ticket. Or the full rate will be applied.
Purchasing Method
- 29 September 2023 (Q&A in this session will be in Japanese with Thai translation):
https://afthailande.org/en/event-en/?eventId=1941#/ - 30 September 2023 (Q&A in this session will be in Japanese with English translation):
https://afthailande.org/en/event-en/?eventId=1940#/
■ INU-OH and Poupelle of Chimney Town ■
SF Cinema MBK Center
Ticket fee
120 THB – Deluxe Seat / 140 THB – Premium Seat / 410 THB – Sofa (Pair)
*SF+ discount 40 THB.
SFX Cinema Maya
Ticket fee
120 THB – Deluxe Seat / 140 THB – Premium Seat / 340 THB – Sofa (Pair)
*SF+ discount 40 THB.
Purchasing Method
1. Box office at SF Cinema MBK Center or SFX Cinema MAYA Chiang Mai
2. Online ticketing at: https://www.sfcinemacity.com/
Poupelle of Chimney Town: https://www.sfcinemacity.com/movie/Poupelle-of-Chimney-Town.HO00001819
INU-OH: https://www.sfcinemacity.com/movie/INU-OH.HO00001818
3. Mobile Application: SF Cinema
Contact Information
The Japan Foundation, Bangkok
10th Fl. Serm-mit Tower, 159 Sukhumvit 21, Bangkok 10110
Tel: +66-2-260-8560~3 Email: acdept_jfbkk@jpf.go.jp
Organizers & Partnership:
Photo Report
Opening on 28th September 2023
Dozens of Norths screening + Q&A with Yammaura Koji on 29th September 2023
Dozens of Norths screening + Q&A with Yammaura Koji on 30th September 2023
“INU-OH” and “Poupelle of Chimney Town” at SF MBK Center on 5-8th October 2023
