Films


Gonzaga - From Father to Son



131 min. / 2012 / Drama
Director: Breno Silveira
Screenplay: Patrícia Andrade
Cast: Julio Andrade, Sílvia Buarque, Chambinho do Acordeon, Adélio Lima, Heslander Vieira

Synopsis

Luiz Gonzaga was the king of a very Brazilian kind of music: Baião. He’s well known, respected and loved around the country. His son Gonzaguinha was also very talented. Fame and success came to both, but it almost cost them their most precious relationship. They prevailed, like loving families do. Their moving story shows us how the myths are born.



 

Schedule

Tokyo

OCT/18(FRI) 18:20 | OCT/17(THU) 20:30 | OCT/16(WED) 12:10 | OCT/14(MON/Holiday) 11:55 | OCT/13(SUN) 18:35 | OCT/12(SAT) 09:20

Osaka

OCT/28(MON) 13:45 | OCT/27(SUN) 18:15 | OCT/26(SAT) 11:45 | OCT/31(THU) 20:10 | NOV/1(FRI) 17:55

Kyoto

NOV/23(SAT) 17:55 | NOV/22(FRI) 16:00 | NOV/20(WED) 13:00 | NOV/16(SAT) 11:00

Hamamatsu

NOV/10(SUN) 19:30 | NOV/3(SUN) 16:45

Kanazawa

OCT/25(FRI) 20:20 | OCT/20(SUN) 15:20 | OCT/19(SAT) 10:10

Fukuoka

OCT/14(MON/Holiday) 18:00


Along The Way



100 min. / 2012 / Drama
Director: Breno Silveira
Screenplay: Patrícia Andrade
Cast: João Miguel, Ângelo Antônio, Vinícius Nascimento, Dira Paes, Ludmila Rosa

Synopsis

João is a man haunted by his past. Duda is a little boy who just lost his mother and is searching for a father he’s never met. Their encounter by chance will prove to be what they needed to survive old mistakes and resurface anew. Their intertwined fate, although sour sweet, will bring them redemption and open the door to many beautiful possibilities.



 

Schedule

Tokyo

OCT/17(THU) 18:20 | OCT/16(WED) 14:50 | OCT/15(TUE) 16:20 | OCT/14(MON/Holiday) 21:15 | OCT/12(SAT) 21:10

Osaka

OCT/27(SUN) 11:45 | OCT/28(MON) 20:55 | OCT/29(TUE) 11:45 | OCT/30(WED) 14:15 | NOV/1(FRI) 15:50

Kyoto

NOV/19(TUE) 18:55 | NOV/18(MON) 13:00 | NOV/17(SUN) 16:10

Hamamatsu

NOV/10(SUN) 17:10 | NOV/2(SAT) 20:00

Kanazawa

OCT/23(WED) 20:20 | OCT/22(TUE) 18:20 | OCT/19(SAT) 14:35

Fukuoka

OCT/20(SUN) 17:30


Buddies



102 min. / 2012 / Drama
Director: Marcelo Galvão
Screenplay: Marcelo Galvão
Cast: Ariel Goldenberg, Rita Pokk, Breno Viola

Synopsis

Three best buddies with Down syndrome, who love movies, decide to start searching for their dreams. Inspired by “Thelma & Louise”, they steal a car and get on the road in order to experience freedom. From town to town they expect to fulfill three wishes: Stallone wants to see the ocean. Aninha desires a husband. Marcio hopes to fly. Will they succeed?



 

Schedule

Tokyo

OCT/18(FRI) 13:35 | OCT/17(THU) 14:05 | OCT/15(TUE) 18:30 | OCT/14(MON/Holiday) 16:50 | OCT/13(SUN) 09:20

Osaka

OCT/26(SAT) 19:05 | OCT/28(MON) 18:50 | OCT/30(WED) 16:20 | OCT/31(THU) 11:45 | NOV/1(FRI) 13:45

Kyoto

NOV/23(SAT) 11:00 | NOV/20(WED) 18:55 | NOV/18(MON) 15:30 | NOV/17(SUN) 11:10

Hamamatsu

NOV/8(FRI) 20:00 | NOV/4(MON/Holiday) 20:00

Kanazawa

OCT/23(WED) 18:20 | OCT/21(MON) 20:20 | OCT/20(SUN) 13:00

Fukuoka

OCT/12(SAT) 18:00


Santos, 100 years of Playful Soccer



97 min. / 2012 / Documentary
Director: Lina Chamie
Screenplay: Lina Chamie
Cast: Pelé, Robinho, Neymar, Ganso

Synopsis

This club is well known as the home of one of the soccer legends of all times: Pelé. In 100 years of history, they had it all, they won it all. They scored, but suffered big losses. They mourned their idols heartfelt goodbyes. However, somehow, they’ve managed to survive and reborn. With joy and fair play, they continue to blow away their fans and their heirs.



 

Schedule

Tokyo

OCT/18(FRI) 11:30 | OCT/16(WED) 21:10 | OCT/15(TUE) 14:15 | OCT/14(MON/Holiday) 19:10 | OCT/12(SAT) 16:15

Osaka

OCT/26(SAT) 17:05 | OCT/29(TUE) 13:50 | OCT/30(WED) 20:15 | OCT/31(THU) 15:40 | NOV/1(FRI) 11:45

Kyoto

NOV/21(THU) 13:00 | NOV/19(TUE) 15:30 | NOV/18(MON) 19:00 | NOV/17(SUN) 19:00

Hamamatsu

NOV/9(SAT) 20:00 | NOV/5(TUE) 20:00

Kanazawa

OCT/25(FRI) 18:20 | OCT/22(TUE) 20:20 | OCT/19(SAT) 19:00

Fukuoka

OCT/20(SUN) 19:50


Raul – The Beginning, The End And The Middle



129 min. / 2012 / Documentary
Director: Walter Carvalho
Screenplay: Leonardo Gudel
Cast: Raul Seixas, Paulo Coelho, Roberto Menescal, Caetano Veloso, Tom Zé

Synopsis

Raul Seixas was a singer/songwriter/visionary who wrote about love, politics and philosophy without being obnoxious. He mixed Elvis Presley and Brazilian music celebrating rock and roll. To this date, Brazil hasn’t found a replacement for his artistic genius. Gone too soon, for he lived his life to the fullest, he left the stages of the Earth to become a legend.



 

Schedule

Tokyo

OCT/18(FRI) 15:45 | OCT/15(TUE) 20:40 | OCT/14(MON/Holiday) 09:20 | OCT/13(SUN) 16:00 | OCT/12(SAT) 18:20

Osaka

OCT/28(MON) 16:20 | OCT/26(SAT) 14:20 | OCT/29(TUE) 19:40 | OCT/30(WED) 11:45 | OCT/31(THU) 17:40

Kyoto

NOV/23(SAT) 15:20 | NOV/22(FRI) 13:00 | NOV/21(THU) 15:30 | NOV/16(SAT) 16:15

Hamamatsu

NOV/9(SAT) 17:15 | NOV/3(SUN) 19:45

Kanazawa

OCT/24(THU) 20:20 | OCT/20(SUN) 10:30 | OCT/19(SAT) 16:35

Fukuoka

OCT/13(SUN) 19:45


Simonal - No One Knows How Tough It Was



98 min. / 2009 / Documentary
Director: Micael Langer, Calvito Leal, Cláudio Manoel
Screenplay: Micael Langer, Calvito Leal, Cláudio Manoel
Cast: Wilson Simonal,Max de Castro,Wilson Simoninha,Pelé,Chico Anysio,Ziraldo

Synopsis

Simonal was a poor kid who became one of the most beloved Brazilian artists in the 60’s. Some believe he was the first real entertainer Brazil’s ever known. He was able to seduce thousands with his undeniable charm. But in the 70’s everything changed. A misunderstanding made people think he was working for the dictators. That was the beginning of the end.



 

Schedule

Tokyo

OCT/18(FRI) 21:00 | OCT/17(THU) 16:15 | OCT/16(WED) 17:00 | OCT/14(MON/Holiday) 14:45 | OCT/13(SUN) 21:15 | OCT/12(SAT) 12:00

Osaka

OCT/28(MON) 11:45 | OCT/27(SUN) 13:50 | OCT/26(SAT) 21:10 | OCT/29(TUE) 17:40 | NOV/1(FRI) 20:30

Kyoto

NOV/23(SAT) 13:10 | NOV/22(FRI) 19:00 | NOV/20(WED) 16:00 | NOV/16(SAT) 13:50

Hamamatsu

NOV/7(THU) 20:00 | NOV/2(SAT) 17:45

Kanazawa

OCT/24(THU) 18:20 | OCT/20(SUN) 20:20 | OCT/19(SAT) 12:40

Fukuoka

OCT/13(SUN) 17:30


Way Beyond Weight



84 min. / 2012 / Documentary
Director: Estela Renner
Screenplay: Marcos Nisti, Estela Renne
Cast: ──────

Synopsis

This documentary shows us alarming news about the Brazilian children’s health, for instance, 33% of them are overweight. But obesity is a world matter. It’s been causing kids to suffer from diseases that once were only diagnosed in adults: heart condition, diabetes. Who’s responsible for it? The food industry, parents, advertisers? A needed debate to solve it once and for all.



 

Schedule

Tokyo

OCT/17(THU) 12:10 | OCT/16(WED) 19:05 | OCT/15(TUE) 12:20 | OCT/13(SUN) 11:30 | OCT/12(SAT) 14:20

Osaka

OCT/27(SUN) 20:50 | OCT/29(TUE) 15:50 | OCT/30(WED) 18:25 | OCT/31(THU) 13:50

Kyoto

NOV/21(THU) 19:10 | NOV/19(TUE) 13:00 | NOV/16(SAT) 19:10

Hamamatsu

NOV/6(WED) 20:00

Kanazawa

OCT/21(MON) 18:20 | OCT/19(SAT) 20:55

Fukuoka

OCT/25(FRI) 19:30


Tokiori – Creases of Time



107 min. / 2011 / Documentary
Director: Paulo Pastorelo
Screenplay: ────
Cast: ────

Synopsis

Leaving one’s country is never an easy decision. Some repent, some rejoice. Some find unbearable obstacles and miss what they knew. Some find unimaginable adventures and interesting challenges. However, they all go on with their lives, one way or another. Love, friendship, people, they all get in the way. And what’s life anyway? Only time will tell.



 

Schedule

Tokyo

OCT/13(SUN) 13:35

Osaka

OCT/27(SUN) 16:05

Kyoto

NOV/17(SUN) 13:30

Hamamatsu

NOV/4(MON/Holiday) 17:35

Kanazawa

OCT/20(SUN) 18:10

Fukuoka

OCT/19(SAT) 18:00