Regular Film Screening: Take me out of the snowland
Synopsis : Fumio Yano is a young businessman working for a trading house in Tokyo. He is a quiet, unassuming man in the office and in his private life as well, but when it comes to skiing, he comes alive and his ability approaches the professional level. Part of his company’s business is promoting a […]
Japanese Design Today 100 in Lucknow
The designs of products for living are mirrors that reflect the life of our society and the personal lifestyles of individuals. These designs vividly depict the hopes and dreams of the people using the products as well as the designers and corporations creating them. This world- traveling “Japanese Design Today 100” exhibition is a selection […]
Yasuzo Masumura Retrospective
Yasuzo Masumura (1924-1986) learned Federico Fellini and Luchino Visconti on a study abroad in Italy before working as assistant director for Kenji Mizoguchi and Kon Ichikawa after returning to Japan. He directed his first film in 1957. He gave rise to new Japanese cinema through modern, daring direction and has left us with a number […]
KENTARO!! – Contemporary Dance Performance in Bangalore
KENTARO!! is one of the most promising choreographers in Japan. He was deeply impressed by street dance culture as a kid. He then discovered and was attracted by more improvised contemporary dance, started to work on pieces that combines street dance techniques and dramatic elements of contemporary dance. His highly original and lyrical performances are […]
Photo Exhibition: The History of India-Japan Exchanges
This exhibition is to introduce around 60 photos that relate the history of cultural exchange between India and Japan from the Meiji Period (1868-1912) to modern times. A similar photo exhibition of these bilateral ties was held in 2007 in India and Japan, marking the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the cultural exchange agreement […]