London Screening of Independent Anime on July 9
Screening at 6.15 p.m. at Garden Cinema near Tottenham Court Road
There will be a 65-minute programme ( link ) of short independent anime films at London's Garden Cinema near Tottenham Court Road station ( directions ( link ) ) on Wednesday July 9 at 6.15 p.m.
In partnership with The Japan Foundation, the event features "Beyond Anime: Independent Animation from Japan." This series is organized by animator and author Alex Dudok de Wit, who will provide an introduction prior to the screening.
The screening will begin promptly, free of commercial interruptions. It has an 18 rating, and there is a content warning at the provided link.
The screening is described on the cinema website:
This event presents a unique chance to witness outstanding contemporary Japanese animations on a large screen.
While anime has gained worldwide popularity, it's important to remember that it encompasses a wide range of styles and creators beyond just major studios and well-known franchises. Independent animators are using innovative techniques and storytelling methods to produce some of the most unique and visually stunning animations available.
Japanese short films from the past decade showcase a diverse range of styles and stories. From clay animations depicting poetic narratives to vividly colored pointillist landscapes, these films offer something for everyone. One of them is a candid documentary about menstrual cycles while another is an absurdist conspiracy thriller featuring small people wearing hats.
The following films will be screened:
Mimi , Lisa Fukaya, Denmark, 2018
I'm Late , Sawako Kabuki , France/Japan, 2019
Maku , Yoriko Mizushiri,, Japan, 2014
Airy Me , Yōko Kuno , Japan, 2013
Datum Point , Ryo Orikasa, Japan, 2015
Small People With Hats , Sarina Nihei, UK, 2014
A Bite of Bone , Honami Yano , Japan, 2021
Bird in the Peninsula , Atsushi Wada , France/Japan, 2022
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