Welcome To JFF 2023! Ireland's only truly national film festival
Featured Films
The Night I Swam
Kohei Igarashi, Damien Manivel, 2017
In a snow-covered part of Japan, a fisherman makes his way to the local market. His 6-year-old son is awoken by his departure and finds it impossible to fall back to sleep. On his way to school, the young boy strays off the path and wanders into the
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
Plan 75
Chie Hayakawa, 2022
Set in a not-too-distant future, Plan 75 imagines a Japan where the government has introduced a ‘voluntary euthanasia’ scheme in a bid to combat the challenges posed by an ageing population. Anyone aged 75 or older can apply, and they are given a
A Man
Kei Ishikawa, 2022
Rie and Daisuke are two lonely kindred spirits who meet and fall in love. Years later, they are happily married and caring for their own child and Rie’s son from a previous marriage. Everything changes when Daisuke is killed in a tragic workplace a
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
Anime Supremacy!
Kohei Yoshino, 2022
After years of hard work, Hitomi is finally living her dream - directing her first anime TV series. However, it emerges that the show is going to premiere against tough competition. Hitomi’s idol - anime megastar Chiharu - is about to make his long
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!