The 29th Tokyo International Film Festival, which opened on Tuesday, is screening a variety of cinema from all over the world at various venues in Tokyo. The festival runs until Nov. 3, when the jury will announce the winning films from the competition.
In collaboration with TIFF, The Japan Times presents a series of portraits of filmmakers, actors and jury members.
For more information about screenings and special programs see the TIFF website.
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