July 7 – July 17
Shang Cineplex
Shangri-La Mall, Mandaluyong, Philippines
Free admission! The main leg of EIGA SAI 2016: The 18th Japanese Film Festival will run from July 7 to 17 at Shang Cineplex, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, EDSA.
About EIGASAI, the Japanese Film Festival
The Japanese Film Festival, widely known and appreciated in the Philippines as EIGASAI is presented and run by the Japan Foundation, Manila and is now an established free annual event which is held in July in celebration of the Philippines-Japan Friendship Month. Launched in 1997, EIGASAI has grown to one of the largest and popular film festivals attracting over 20,000 audiences every year, showcasing a vast variety of cinematic delights from drama, anime, mystery to recently released films. EIGASAI also brings out guests from Japan for special talks and discussions. In 2016, EIGASAI is partnering with the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival for the first time.In2016, EIGASAI is partnering with the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival for the first time.
About the Japan Foundation, Manila
The Japan Foundation was established in 1972 by special legislation in the Japanese Diet and became an Independent Administrative Institution in October 2003. The mission of the Japan Foundation is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries. As the 18th overseas office, the Japan Foundation, Manila was founded in 1996, active in three focused areas: Arts and Culture; Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange; Japanese-Language Education Overseas. For more information please visit our website at www.jfmo.org and facebobok at https://www.facebook.com/jfmanila/.
Related Event:
EIGASAI Press Briefing and Press Screening
