Holding of Japanese Film Festival 2026 at Durham University
2026/2/25
On Wednesday, 25th February, the Japanese Film Festival 2026 was held in collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh, Durham University, and the Japan Foundation. This was the first time the festival was held at Durham University.
During the event, Prof. Janet Stewart, Executive Dean of Arts and Humanities gave a welcoming address marking the first time such an event was held at the university and expressing gratitude to those involved. She also spoke of recent collaboration and cooperation between the university and Japan, including the RENKEI programme.
Consul General Katsutoshi Takeda then delivered an opening address, expressing his expectations for the promotion of friendship and cultural exchange through Japanese films.
Then, before screening of the film " The Lines That Define Me (2022)" began, four students took the stage for a panel discussion relating to the themes of the film under the coordination of Dr Fusako Innami, Associate Professor in Japanese and Performance Studies in the School of Modern Language and Culture.
Despite being the first time the event was held at Durham, with the support of the University, the screening was very successful.
During the event, Prof. Janet Stewart, Executive Dean of Arts and Humanities gave a welcoming address marking the first time such an event was held at the university and expressing gratitude to those involved. She also spoke of recent collaboration and cooperation between the university and Japan, including the RENKEI programme.
Consul General Katsutoshi Takeda then delivered an opening address, expressing his expectations for the promotion of friendship and cultural exchange through Japanese films.
Then, before screening of the film " The Lines That Define Me (2022)" began, four students took the stage for a panel discussion relating to the themes of the film under the coordination of Dr Fusako Innami, Associate Professor in Japanese and Performance Studies in the School of Modern Language and Culture.
Despite being the first time the event was held at Durham, with the support of the University, the screening was very successful.
