39th Tokyo International Film Festival

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The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival took place from 26 October to 4 November 2026 at Yūrakuchō-Marunouchi-Ginza area. Dutch Australian film director Rolf de Heer served as the Jury President of international competition. The jury reviewed 15 international films to determine the recipient of the Tokyo Grand Prix and other awards. The opening ceremony took place inside Hulic Hall, with Kento Nakajima, Japanese singer, actor, voice actor and television personality serving as the host and official navigator and the face of the festival. Japanese musical film Sukiyaki directed by Zeze Takahisa, telling the story behind the pop song "Sukiyaki," sung by crooner Kyu Sakamoto was the opening film. The closing ceremony was held on November 4, 2026, where the various awards were presented. Tokyo Vice Governor Yamashita Satoshi presented the Governor of Tokyo Award to North Macedonia comedy-drama film Sister Brother Manhole Cover by Milcho Manchevski. Argentine filmmaker Lisandro Alonso won...

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