J-FLICKS

On this episode, we look at some of the Japanese films featured in the Berlin International Film Festival this year, including director Kazuhiro Soda's latest film, Inland Sea. Presented in the Forum section, the documentary was shot in a unique observational style. We welcome director Mr. Soda in our studio to discuss his work on this film. We also check out the adaptation of a popular manga, Isao Yukisada's River's Edge, which won the International Critics Federation Panorama Prize in the Panorama section. And we introduce Blue Wind Blows, screened in the Generation section of the festival.

The Udine Far East Film Festival held its 20th edition this year. Taking place in northern Italy every April, it is known as the largest Asian film festival in Europe. Joining us in the studio is Mr. Mark Schilling, who selected the Japanese films for the festival, offers us an inside view on the event. From this year's competition lineup, we showcase Shinsuke Sato's INUYASHIKI, along with The Blood of Wolves by Kazuya Shiraishi. Finally, for our Special Feature we take a look at TOURISM directed by Daisuke Miyazaki.