The posters will be displayed at theaters from August 18.

Cinema can change the world.

The world can be changed by films.

An image from the Tokyo Film Festival.

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I honestly believe that is true.

Films reflect our thoughts.

They project invisible winds, tiny creatures, and all life.

WGA West building in Hollywood

They memorize and record the past and future in our minds.

Now in 2023, what will we gaze at, and where will we be led?

Film festivals are the compass of the world.

Now, here, from Tokyo.

Specific details about the festivals Ozu tribute have yet to be announced.