Japanese Film Festival 2011 (Malaysia)

Japanese Film Festival is back again this year from 15 to 20 September. It is organized by Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur with assistance from Golden Screen Cinemas and Admission is FREE!! But up to 100 complimentary passes. This year a new venue is introduced which is at GSC Pavilion KL.

Print the coupon and head over to redeem it at GSC 1 Utama (Gold Class Counter) starting on Sept 13 (Tues), 11.00 am onwards.

For Penangites, the event is from 22 to 25 September, coupon can be redeemed at GSC Gurney Plaza (Gold Class Counter) starting on Sept 21 (Wed), 11.00 am onwards.

Venues

KLANG VALLEY

Duration              : 15 – 20 September 2011          
Venues                : GSC Mid Valley, GSC 1 Utama, GSC Pavilion KL
Free ticket redemption: 13 September, 11.00am onwards
Ticket                : RM5 per ticket

PENANG

Duration              : 22 – 25 September 2011
Venue                 : GSC Gurney Plaza
Free ticket redemption: 21 September, 11.00am onwards 
Ticket                : RM5 per ticket 

Terms & Conditions

• First-come, first-served basis
• While stocks last only
• Redemption is applicable one (1) day only at September 13, 2011 at GSC 1 Utama.
• One printout is exchangeable for two (2) JFF11 complimentary passes only.
• One person is limited to a maximum of four (4) JFF11 complimentary passes only.
• Complimentary passes valid for 2011 JFF Movies only, subject to seat availability

If you are not that lucky, dont worry the tickets will be priced at RM5 per ticket. ^__^

Showtimes at all venues can be checked at GSC Website

Movie Listing

About Her Brother

[JAPANESE TITLE]..[ "Otouto" おとうと
[RELEASE DATE ]...[ 30 January 2010
[GENRE ]..........[ Drama
[RUNTIME ]........[ 2 Hours 23 Minutes
[RATING ].........[ 7.5/10
[IMDB ]...........[ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1345834/

Second highest rating. Im not sure how heavy this movie is but I think it worth a shot.

Double Trouble

[JAPANESE TITLE]..[ "Kanki no uta" 歓喜の歌
[RELEASE DATE ]...[ 2 February 2008
[GENRE ]..........[ Comedy | Drama
[RUNTIME ]........[ 1 Hour 52 Minutes
[RATING ].........[ 6/10
[IMDB ]...........[ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1160551/

Watching the trailer make me laugh already. Maybe because of Tsuyoshi Yamada in it

This is a musical comedy and I love musical

Happy Flight

[JAPANESE TITLE]..[ "Happy Flight" ハッピーフライト
[RELEASE DATE ]...[ 15 November 2008
[GENRE ]..........[ Comedy
[RUNTIME ]........[ 1 Hour 43 Minutes
[RATING ].........[ 6.8/10
[IMDB ]...........[ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1156447/

I would watch anything to do with Haruka Ayase The problems in that airline not just from her. A lot things happen before and during the flight which make this movie fun to watch. Not the high tension panic type of movie though ^__^

Railways

[JAPANESE TITLE]..[ "Reiruweizu: 49-sai de densha no untenshi ni natta otoko no monogatari"
                    RAILWAYS 49歳で電車の運転士になった男の物語
[RELEASE DATE ]...[ 29 May 2010
[GENRE ]..........[ Drama
[RUNTIME ]........[ 2 Hours 10 Minutes
[RATING ].........[ 6.8/10
[IMDB ]...........[ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1292561/

Train in Japan is the most popular type of transportation. To make a movie revolve in that field and create emotions of life of people working with train, that is awesome and deserve a watch

The Dark Harbor

[JAPANESE TITLE]..[ "Futoukou" 不灯港
[RELEASE DATE ]...[ 18 July 2009
[GENRE ]..........[ Drama
[RUNTIME ]........[ 1 Hour 41 Minutes
[RATING ].........[ 7.3/10
[IMDB ]...........[ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1368460/

Interesting movie about fisherman searching for love ^__^

Your Friends

[JAPANESE TITLE]..[ "Kimi no tomodachi" きみの友だち
[RELEASE DATE ]...[ 26 July 2008
[GENRE ]..........[ Drama
[RUNTIME ]........[ 2 Hours 5 Minutes
[RATING ].........[ 6.7/10
[IMDB ]...........[ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1268880/

Erm this will tickle your heart and a bit emotional I guess. Not my cup of tea but I think it should be great to watch nevertheless.

Mai Mai Miracle

[JAPANESE TITLE]..[ "Maimai Shinko to sennen no mahou" マイマイ新子と千年の魔法
[RELEASE DATE ]...[ 21 November 2009
[GENRE ]..........[ Animation
[RUNTIME ]........[ 1 Hour 33 Minutes
[RATING ].........[ 7.0/10
[IMDB ]...........[ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517216/

By Mad House and Avex Entertainment. This is a great to watch. The animation and scenaries are superb.

Sawako Decides

[JAPANESE TITLE]..[ "Kawa no soko kara konnichi wa" 川の底からこんにちは
[RELEASE DATE ]...[ 1 May 2010
[GENRE ]..........[ Drama
[RUNTIME ]........[ 1 Hour 52 Minutes
[RATING ].........[ 6.5/10
[IMDB ]...........[ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1611082/

I would love to watch this movie. Althought genre stated is Drama, I think it would also fall under Comedy as well

Second Chance

[JAPANESE TITLE]..[ "Sekando baajin" セカンドバージン
[RELEASE DATE ]...[ 23 September 2011 (Japan)
[GENRE ]..........[ Drama
[RUNTIME ]........[ -
[RATING ].........[ -
[IMDB ]...........[ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1854361/

Official title is Second Virgin. Based on the same TV series of the same name back in 2010. I dont know why it stated as Second Chance (according to Japanese title from Japan Foundation). Not yet released in Japan and some scenes are taken in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia ^__^

I Just Didn't Do It

[JAPANESE TITLE]..[ "Soredemo boku wa yattenai" それでもボクはやってない
[RELEASE DATE ]...[ 20 January 2007
[GENRE ]..........[ Drama
[RUNTIME ]........[ 2 Hours 23 Minutes
[RATING ].........[ 7.6/10
[IMDB ]...........[ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0794350/

Highest rating by far. Detective/Law/Court movie about a man falsely accused of molesting on a train. Chikan or groping on trains mostly is serious crime in Japan and there are cases where false accusations sometime lead to being fired from job and worst to suicide.

Go and watch with friends and family!

Full synopsis for each movie, please visit GSC Website or Japan Foundation Website or url listed on each listed movie above ^__^

Mark your calendar for next week and enjoy all these great movies with everyone! ^__^

Reference

The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur
Golden Screen Cinema

Update 1:
- Fixed Trailer About Her Brother