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JFF Africa Tour Botswana

JFF Africa Tour Botswana

Experience a carefully selected lineup of films through local screenings across various countries and cities in Africa during the Japanese Film Festival (JFF) Africa Tour! In addition to screenings, various events are also planned. Be sure to check the event information for the country or city near you.

Gaborone

  • Date

    2026/03/06 - 2026/03/29

  • Screening Venue

    New Capitol Cinemas, University of Botswana, Limkokwing University, Ben Thema primary school, Maru a pula school, Sepapitso senior secondary school, Thornhill primary school, Westwood International school

  • Information URL

    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FaxvBxKoo/

See Event Information
  • Date

    2026/03/06 - 2026/03/29

  • Screening Venue

    New Capitol Cinemas, University of Botswana, Limkokwing University, Ben Thema primary school, Maru a pula school, Sepapitso senior secondary school, Thornhill primary school, Westwood International school

  • Information URL

    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FaxvBxKoo/

Screening Films

Movie Photos

ゴジラ-1.0

The newest Godzilla film –ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER – Best Visual Effects.

GODZILLA MINUS ONE, an ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER – Best Visual Effects, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Godzilla series, stars KAMIKI Ryunosuke, HAMABE Minami, YAMADA Yuki, AOKI Munetaka, YOSHIOKA Hidetaka, ANDO Sakura and SASAKI Kuranosuke. A guilt-ridden pilot, SHIKIJIMA Koichi, finds new strength and courage to stand up against Godzilla that suddenly appeared, in helping a young woman, OISHI Noriko and the little orphan girl in her care. Hailed by many reviewers and legions of worldwide fans as one of the best Godzilla movies of all, this is a must-see film.

2023

125min

Monster

  • Director

    YAMAZAKI Takashi

  • Cast

    KAMIKI Ryunosuke, HAMABE Minami

  • Screening Venue

    New Capitol Cinemas

Movie Photos

SAND LAND

“No one gets to be more evil than a fiend!”

Sand Land is a mysterious world where demons and humans eke out an existence in a barren desert wasteland. In hopes of replenishing their water supply, Fiend Prince Beelzebub,a demon named Thief, and a human named Sheriff Rao team up and embark on a journey in search of the Legendary Spring.

2023

106min

Adventure, Animation

  • Director

    YOKOSHIMA Toshihisa

  • Cast

    TAMURA Mutsumi, YAMAJI Kazuhiro, Cho

  • Screening Venue

    New Capitol Cinemas, Ben Thema primary school

Movie Photos

AKIRA

A historic masterpiece of Japanese animation!

July, 1988— World War III breaks loose. Then, in 2019, in megalopolis Tokyo...
As the leader of a group of young robust delinquents, Kaneda spent his nights tearing through the urban wastes, racing his motorbike against rival groups. One night while riding with his gang, his friend Tetsuo suddenly encounters a strange boy― the product of human experimentation— and is injured in the ensuing crash. Shortly thereafter, a military squadron appears to take the boy and Tetsuo away to an army research facility. Determined to free Tetsuo from capture, Kaneda sneaks into the army research lab. However, a regimen of extreme experimental procedures has awakened a new power in his friend, and now he is consumed by madness. 

1988

124min

Animation

  • Director

    OTOMO Katsuhiro

  • Cast

    IWATA Mitsuo, SASAKI Nozomu, KOYAMA Mami

  • Screening Venue

    New Capitol Cinemas, Sepapitso senior secondary school

Movie Photos

映画えんとつ町のプペル

There’s another world outside the smoke of Chimney Town.

The townsfolk of Chimney Town are getting ready for Halloween when all of a sudden, a Garbage Man made of old scrap metal and a broken umbrella turns up unannounced, causing everyone to wonder where on earth he came from. The mechanical figure made of garbage bumps into the lonely boy Lubicchi who renames him “Poupelle” and the two become instant friends, spending more and more time together, before gradually uncovering the secrets of Chimney Town.

2020

100min

Animation

  • Director

    HIROTA Yusuke

  • Cast

    KUBOTA Masataka, ASHIDA Mana, TATEKAWA Shinosuke

  • Screening Venue

    New Capitol Cinemas, Maru a pula school

Movie Photos

屋根裏のラジャー

“Never disappear, protect each other and never cry”

Studio Ponoc’s new animated feature film The Imaginary is a wondrous adventure that portrays the depths of humanity and creativity through the eyes of young Amanda and her imaginary companion, Rudger, a boy no one can see imagined by Amanda to share her thrilling make-believe adventures. But when Rudger, suddenly alone, arrives at The Town of Imaginaries, where forgotten Imaginaries live and find work, he faces a mysterious threat. Directed by renowned animator Yoshiyuki Momose (Spirited Away and other Studio Ghibli films), The Imaginary is an unforgettable adventure of love, loss and the healing power of imagination.

2023

108min

Adventure, Animation

  • Director

    MOMOSE Yoshiyuki

  • Cast

    TERADA Kokoro, SUZUKI Rio, ANDO Sakura

  • Screening Venue

    New Capitol Cinemas, Thornhill primary school, Westwood International school

Movie Photos

ハケンアニメ!

Delightful story about people pouring their passion into anime production

Hitomi works at an anime production company and finally gets to make her directorial debut. But she struggles endlessly with the demanding producer and gaining the cooperation she needs from the production staff. Moreover, Hitomi's anime occupies the same timeslot as the hotly anticipated new anime from genius director Chiharu. Sparks fly as they head for a showdown!
This exciting drama is a live-action movie, and yet it amply captures the fascination of anime through the unique anime story worlds. Don't miss this duel between popular stars Yoshioka Riho and Nakamura Tomoya!

2022

128min

Drama

  • Director

    Kohei Yoshino

  • Cast

    YOSHIOKA Riho, NAKAMURA Tomoya, EMOTO Tasuku, ONO Machiko

  • Screening Venue

    New Capitol Cinemas

Movie Photos

線は、僕を描く

A story of a young man who finds his wounded soul restored through the world of Sumi-e, a traditional style of black ink painting.

Sosuke, who is suddenly invited to apprentice for a famous Sumi-e painter, immediately becomes engrossed in the art. At the same time, Sosuke is carrying a deep emotional burden that he has not been able to overcome. He begins to slowly change when he meets the master painter’s granddaughter. A story of a young man’s recovery through the deep allure of Sumi-e ink painting, which renders the natural world and life itself in shades of black and white. Featuring popular young stars, YOHOHAMA Ryusei and KIYOHARA Kaya and directed by KOIZUMI Nori, known for his hit film Chihayafuru.

2022

106min

Drama

  • Director

    KOIZUMI Nori

  • Cast

    YOKOHAMA Ryusei, KIYOHARA Kaya, HOSODA Kanata, KAWAI Yuumi

  • Screening Venue

    New Capitol Cinemas, University of Botswana, Limkokwing University

Streaming Films

A carefully selected lineup streamed online for everyone in Africa. You can enjoy it anytime and anywhere. Content will be updated regularly. User registration is required to view. If you have not registered yet, please click here

               

Trailer Video

                   

[Botswana] Festival Trailer - Japanese Film Festival Africa 2025/2026

The trailer for the film festival has been completed! Please take a look.

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