UNIQLO Festival of Films from Japan
The UNIQLO Festival of Films from Japan returns to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) from May 22 through June 1. With an electrifying selection of bold new releases, this year's festival marks the eighth-annual showcase of Japanese cinema made possible through the MFA’s 10-year partnership with global apparel retailer UNIQLO. This year’s festival spans genres and generations, from Shinya Tsukamoto’s haunting war drama Shadow of Fire (2023) to the heartwarming journey of grief and reconciliation in Cottontail (2023). Kiyotaka Oshiyama’s Look Back (2024), adapted from the beloved manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, explores artistic passion and collaboration, while Bushido (2024) delivers a thrilling samurai epic infused with social critique. The festival also features the inventive time-loop comedy River (2023) and the nostalgic, jazz-infused biopic Between the White Key and the Black Key (2023). Check here for showtimes and dates.