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Japanese Film Festival 2021. COURTESY

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  • Entertainment Correspondent
  • Published: 06 Mar 2021, 08:41 PM

The Embassy of Japan and Bangladesh National Museum jointly organised “Japanese Film Festival 2021”at the main auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum for the first time in two years. Featuring contemporary Japanese films, the event showcased various aspects of Japanese culture, history and life.  The festival started on March 5 and Being closed today (March 6).

Participants enjoyed award winning films, such as “Oshin” directed by TOGASHI Shin, “Tagore Songs” by young director SASAKI Mika, “Finding Calico” by FUKAGAWA Yoshihiro, “Mentai-Piriri” by EGUCHI Kan and finally “The Takatsu River”directed by NISHIKORI Yoshinari.

In his opening speech, Ambassador ITO Naoki stressed “I hope this Film Festival will provide opportunities for greater cultural exchanges and cooperation between Japan and Bangladesh”.

The event was organised by Embassy of Japan and the Japan Foundation, in cooperation with Bangladesh National Museum. The event was free of charge and open to audiences of all walks of life.

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