Welcome To JFF 2023! Ireland's only truly national film festival
Featured Films
Suzume
Makoto Shinkai, 2022
On the other side of the door, was time in its entirety— As the skies turn red and the earth trembles, Japan stands on the brink of disaster. But one determined teenager, Suzume, sets out on a mission to save her country. Able to see the super
Blue Thermal
Masaki Tachibana, 2022
University freshman Tamaki Tsuru is looking for a fresh start; after a romantic disaster she plans to leave behind her enthusiasm for volleyball to find a new pursuit. While tennis seems like the perfect club pastime to throw herself into, a freak ac
Inu-Oh
Masaaki Yuasa, 2022
Set in 14th century Japan, Inu-Oh tells the story of two social outcasts who join forces to become a revolutionary musical duo. Inu-Oh is a talented dancer who has been cast out by his dance troupe due his extreme physical abnormalities. Tomona is a
Just Remembering
Daigo Matsui, 2021
Just Remembering is a relationship drama told in reverse order. Yo is a taxi driver who gets brief glimpses into her passengers’ lives as she shuttles them around Tokyo. Her ex-boyfriend Teruo is a theater worker whose dreams of becoming a professi
Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura
Takashi Yamazaki, 2017
When Akiko marries mystery author Masakazu and moves to Kamakura, she discovers an amazing new world. A simple stroll through the streets brings her into contact with supernatural creatures such as spirits and goblins. One morning, Masakazu awakes to
Goodbye, Don Glees!
Atsuko Ishizuka, 2022
As children, Toto and Roma were best friends who had their own special club - the Don Glees. However, the pair were separated when Toto moved to Tokyo to attend high school. Returning to his hometown for the summer, Toto discovers Roma has invited a
Welcome To JFF 2023! Ireland's only truly national film festival
We're back for 2023 in our usual April spot!
Over 3 weeks between April 8 - 28, we are presenting 48 screenings across the country in Dundalk, Limerick, Sligo, Cork, Waterford, Galway, Wexford and Dublin.
With drama, comedy, documentary, classics, anime and "kaiju", we have something for everyone!