JFF Africa Tour Ethiopia

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.

Addis Ababa

Date

2025/11/01 - 2025/11/14
Screening Venue

Century Mall, National Theater, Juventus Club, Addis Ababa University

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Date

2025/11/01 - 2025/11/14
Screening Venue

Century Mall, National Theater, Juventus Club, Addis Ababa University

Screening Films

GODZILLA MINUS ONE

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

Century Mall

FATHER OF THE MILKY WAY RAILROAD

A family drama depicting the life of nationally-renowned Japanese author MIYAZAWA Kenji, told from the perspective of his father.

A family drama depicting the short life of one of Japan’s most beloved writers, MIYAZAWA Kenji, who left behind many children’s stories and poems. The film is told from the perspective of Miyazawa’s father who loved his son dearly and continued to believe in his son’s talents. World-renowned actor YAKUSHO Koji plays Miyazawa’s father who is both serious and comical. SUDA Masaki, one of the best young actors in working today, brilliantly expresses Miyazawa’s emotional instability as well as his gentle side that writes stories for his sick younger sister. The performance by the two actors, who together represent contemporary Japanese cinema, is not to be missed.

2023

128min

Drama

Director

NARUSHIMA Izuru
Cast

YAKUSHO Koji, SUDA Masaki, MORI Nana, TOYODA Yudai, SAKAI Maki, TANAKA Min
Screening Venue

National Theater

MONDAYS: See you “this” week!

Manic Monday takes on a whole new meaning!

Working over night with colleagues, a head injury from a traffic accident, constant sleepiness on the job and a bird slamming itself into the office window... on top of a pressing deadline at her advertising job, YOSHIKAWA is having the worst week ever. As if her headache wasn’t bad enough, her coworkers ENDO and MURATA are going mad and claim the entire office is stuck in a time loop... but after a few rounds of reliving the same mundane Monday, YOSHIKAWA soon realises they're telling the truth. Now the teammates must work together, enlighten their oblivious colleagues and find a way to end this endless Monday!

2022

82min

Comedy

Director

TAKEBAYASHI Ryo
Cast

MARUI Wan, MAKITA Sports, OSAMURA Koki, MIKAWA Yugo, TAKANO Haruki
Screening Venue

National Theater

Poupelle of Chimney Town

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

Juventus Club

Let's Go Karaoke!

The yakuza and youth join forces in this pitch perfect comedy!

As his school’s choir club leader, 14-year-old Satomi (SAITO Jun) has only one thing on his mind – the upcoming final competition before he graduates middle school. However, his routine is disrupted when he’s approached by Kyoji (AYANO Go), a menacing yakuza with an unusual request: “Let’s go karaoke!” Baffled and cautious, Satomi soon discovers the off-key gangster needs singing lessons to avoid losing his gang’s karaoke contest and a harrowing punishment... a bad tattoo selected by the boss himself! Reluctantly, Satomi agrees to help Kyoji through a series of karaoke sessions, and the duo forge an unexpected friendship. Featuring comedic twists, heartwarming moments and of course, a stellar soundtrack, this adaptation brings WAYAMA Yama's beloved manga series to life!　

2024

108min

Comedy

Director

YAMASHITA Nobuhiro
Cast

AYANO Go, SAITO Jun
Screening Venue

Juventus Club

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

Director

YOKOSHIMA Toshihisa
Cast

TAMURA Mutsumi, YAMAJI Kazuhiro, Cho
Screening Venue

Addis Ababa University

The Imaginary

“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

Director

MOMOSE Yoshiyuki
Cast

TERADA Kokoro, SUZUKI Rio, ANDO Sakura
Screening Venue

Addis Ababa University

Streaming Films

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Trailer Video

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

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