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Japanese films at TIFF feature melodrama, monsters and more

Managing Editor · Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 12:35 AM · 1 min read

Japanese films at TIFF feature melodrama, monsters and more — Japan Times, Tokyo Arts news — Image: Japan Times

The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival will showcase Japanese cinema from golden age classics to indies by up-and-coming directors.

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