J-Film | Tokyo Story

Presented by the Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan and Japan Commerce Association of Washington D.C.

On the occasion of the 250th Birthday of the U.S., we are excited to begin our new film series Double Exposure, a celebration of the history of cultural and cinematic exchange
between the U.S. and Japan. Our first film is the beloved and acclaimed Tokyo Story.

Originally released in 1953, Tokyo Story was a defining film for OZU Yasujiro, one of Japan’s master filmmakers, and is widely regarded as one of cinema’s great masterpieces. The film follows an elderly couple as they travel from their rural village to Tokyo to visit their grown children. Ozu is famous for subtly shot and carefully observed stories about interfamilial drama and the passage of time.

Join us on May 21st for this screening of an all-time classic and the start of a summer of great films!

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required for security purposes. Program begins at 6:30PM. Doors open 30 minutes prior. No admittance after 7:00 PM or once seating is full. Registered guests will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Please note that seating is limited and registration does not guarantee guests a seat.

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Host or Publisher Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan