Japan Cuts 2026 Announces Full Lineup
Originally published Jun 3, 2026
By Naman Ramachandran · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 3, 2026
Key points
- Japan Cuts 2026 has announced its full lineup for the 19th edition of the Japanese film festival in North America.
- Ishikawa Kei's 'A Pale View of Hills' will serve as the festival's centerpiece, based on Kazuo Ishiguro's debut novel.
- Kore-eda Hirokazu's 'Sheep in the Box' will close the festival following its world premiere.
- Hirose Suzu is among the notable talents featured in the lineup.
Japan Cuts 2026 has revealed its full lineup for the 19th edition of the Japanese film festival in North America. The festival will feature Ishikawa Kei's 'A Pale View of Hills,' an adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's debut novel, as its centerpiece. Kore-eda Hirokazu's 'Sheep in the Box' will close the event following its world premiere. The lineup also includes a variety of films showcasing the breadth of Japanese cinema, with contributions from notable actors and directors. Hirose Suzu is among the prominent talents featured in the festival's selections.
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