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Over the past five editions, Japanese cinema has swept up no fewer than six awards at the BIFFF! A real heist, with films that are completely off-the-wall and innovative! Do you really think they’re going to stop now? Of course not… For this 44th edition, they’re bringing us two films that fuse genres, even if it means wreaking havoc on the cinematic multiverse (YOU ARE THE FILM), and human pyramids formed by hundreds of middle schoolers to conform to social norms (NEW GROUP).

And since they haven’t mellowed, we’ve decided to go with the flow and take things to the extreme: origami, sake tastings, a photo exhibition, and a kimono fashion show—in short, a concentrated dose of Japanese madness organized in collaboration with Francesco Serafini of the Beyond Japan Film Festival!

Sain’in shite kudasai !!

Date  : 05/04 

• 13:00 – 17:00 : Origami Workshop by Lotus Rouge
• 13:00 : Expo Japan by Francesco Serafini
• 14:00 :  Screening of “You Are the Film” with the producer in attendance
• 15:15: Sake Tasting by Land of Sake
• 16:00 : “New Group”
• 17:20 : Kimono Fashion Show

Our event partners:

Beyond Japan Film Festival

The “Beyond Japan Film Festival” is a film festival dedicated to Japan and its culture, held in Brussels. It features a selection of Japanese films—including feature-length films, short films, and documentaries—that are rarely seen elsewhere.

The “Beyond Japan Film Festival” aims to showcase Japanese films as well as cultural events centered on Japan. The idea is to showcase Japan’s cultural richness and diversity in a festive setting that is accessible to everyone. In short, it is a festive celebration of Japanese cinema and culture, designed to attract a broad audience—not just fans of anime or Japanese films, but anyone curious to discover Japan in a new light.

Land Of Saké (18+)

As a long-time partner, they offer you some excellent sake after the two sessions.

Lotus Rouge

Michael David of the Red Lotus Workshop—Belgium’s only professional origami artist—invites you to discover this popular art form and the many creative possibilities of paper.

L’art du Kimono

Hiromi Fujiwara is a kimono stylist based in Belgium who offers kimono sales, styling, and dressing services. I hold a degree in kimono styling, hairstyling, and makeup as well.