A light comedy that fuses past and present on the real event of Japan’s first-ever map in 1821. Tadataka Inō is the famed cartographer who achieved this feat, but the actual history has more to reveal. Based on an original rakugo story, the comedy morphs into a moving account of cultural pride based on determination and perseverance. Great casting with a flair for both comedy and serious drama.
Find out why Tokyo is the world’s food capital thru the work and dedication of four accomplished Japanese chefs reflecting the delicate variety of Japanese cuisine. Immerse yourself in the art of Japanese cooking, whether traditional kaiseki, fashionable sweets, French-inspired fusion, or the ever-popular sushi. Perfection is an understatement when aiming for beyond the best. This one gets all the Michelin stars!
With a terrific soundtrack, this ebullient feel-good drama boasts a superb ensemble cast in intertwined storylines that weave well through the end. Be ready for a reveal within the story that is cleverly conceived and structured. Based on a prize-winning bestseller, the magic of this narrative lies in the nurturing kindness of the uniquely quirky characters who will make you laugh, cry and fall in love.
Check out the following European films by female filmmakers as part of the Sydney Film Festival 2020 On-Demand program.
The recent Spanish Film Festival had a hefty 32 films as their offering. From this, I am picking 16 of them as my personal best of the lot. These films got my five-star approval rating so catch them when you can when they get a cinema release.
The following are the films ranked in order of preference.
