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Tokyo Film Festival Focuses on Family Dramas Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
The Tokyo International Film Festival has chosen a lineup of films centered around family relationships, reflecting the current geopolitical climate. Programmer Ishizaka Kenji explains that while it is hard to pinpoint an exact catalyst for this trend, the festival aims to highlight human connections.
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Variety
Family relationships run through the Asian films that Tokyo International Film Festival programmer Ishizaka Kenji has picked for this year’s edition. “While it is hard to pinpoint an exact catalyst for this surge in family-driven drama, what is undeniable is that amidst today’s geopolitical volatili
2026-10-26 06:30 UTC