JFF Africa Tour Nigeria

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.

Lagos

Date

2025/11/06 - 2025/11/07
Screening Venue

Twin Waters Cinema

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Date

2025/11/06 - 2025/11/07
Screening Venue

Twin Waters Cinema

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

Twin Waters Cinema

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

Twin Waters Cinema

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

Twin Waters Cinema

ANIME SUPREMACY!

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

Twin Waters Cinema

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

Twin Waters Cinema

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

Twin Waters Cinema

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