JSFF 2026 in Belgrade: 4 Days of Cinema, Premieres & Cultural Exchange in Belgrade

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13th EDITION OF JAPANESE - SERBIAN FILM FESTIVAL | OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

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JAPANESE-SERBIAN FILM FESTIVAL

28 Nov – 1 Dec, Jugoslovenska kinoteka (Uzun Mirkova 1)

This year’s JSFF brings three international premieres of Japanese feature films, a focused selection of Serbian and Japanese cinema, two competitive short-film programmes, animation, filmmaker talks and a masterclass.

The festival is accompanied by DANI JAPANA / DAYS OF JAPAN, organised by the Embassy of Japan in Serbia, with kamishibai, theatre, lectures on Japanese language and culture, and a Japanese tea ceremony.

Under the theme IN BETWEEN, the programme explores family, identity, belonging, isolation, memory and changing realities through two cinematographies in direct dialogue.

EXPLORE THE FESTIVAL>>>

OPENING CEREMONY + fT FILM: IN MY FATHER'S ROOM

18:00 | Reception celebrating the opening of the 13th Japanese-Serbian Film Festival and Days of Japan

18:45 | Opening Ceremony | Main Hall

19:00 | Opening Film — In My Father’s Room (Maha Harada — Japan — 109 min)

Watch the 13th JSFF festival trailer video teaser — In My Father's Room

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JSFF MASTERCLASS

Independent Cinema in Contemporary Japan

Speaker: Daiki Kinoshita (Director) November 29, 2026 • 5:00 – 5:30 PM Uzun Mirkova 1, Beograd (Yugoslav Film Archive)

Between Cultures: My Journey from Film Festivals to Filmmaking

Speaker: Aki Takabatake (Producer and Director) November 29, 2026 • 5:30 – 5:50 PM Uzun Mirkova 1, Beograd (Yugoslav Film Archive)

CURATED PROGRAMME

WHAT TO EXPECT

01 / FEATURE FILMS

Premieres and award-winning contemporary cinema from prominent Japanese and Serbian filmmakers.

02 / SHORT FILMS

Bold experimental works, compelling narratives, and emerging directorial voices in competition.

03 / ANIMATIONS

Distinctive animation reels highlighting cutting-edge styles, traditional handcraft, and digital artistry.

04 / DANI JAPANA

A dedicated cultural showcase celebrating Japanese art, dialogue, and collaborative cross-border exchanges.

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FEATURE FILMS LINE-UP

SHORT FILMS LINE-UP

ANIMATIONS LINE-UP

BOOKING & RESERVATIONS

Opening Day — 28 November: Opening Ceremony & Feature Film. Advance reservation is required via jsff.submissions@gmail.com.
Regular Feature Film Screenings — 29 November to 1 December: Tickets cost 250 RSD per screening and can be purchased at the Jugoslovenska kinoteka box office on the day of the screening.
JSFF Masterclass — 29 November: Free admission. SIgn up now>>>
Breakfast with Filmmakers — 30 November: Advance reservation required. Admission details to be confirmed.
DANI JAPANA / Days of Japan — 28 November to 1 December: Free admission. No reservation required.
Animation Programme — 1 December: Tickets cost 250 RSD for the entire screening block and can be purchased at the Kinoteka box office on the day of the screening.
Short Film Programme — 28 November: Tickets cost 250 RSD for the entire screening block and can be purchased at the Kinoteka box office on the day of the screening.