From November 8th to 12th, 2023
Yugoslav Film Archive and Cineplexx Galerija Beograd
Celebrated British film and TV director, Peter Webber, will be one of the honorable guests at the jubilee, 10th edition of the Japanese-Serbian Film Festival (JSFF), taking place from November 8th to 12th, 2023 in Belgrade.
Photo: Courtesy of Peter Webber
Webber swiftly gained acclaim with his directorial debut, "Girl with a Pearl Earring," starring Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, and Tom Wilkinson, earning him nominations for almost all major film awards, including three Oscar nods. His works also include "Hannibal Rising" featuring Gaspard Ulliel, Rhys Ifans, and Gong Li, "Emperor" with Tommy Lee Jones partly shot in Japan, and the critically acclaimed series "Six Feet Under," marking just a fraction of his illustrious career.
Alongside Peter Webber, this year's JSFF will welcome renowned casting director Luci Lenox, a collaborator with major film studios, who will also conduct a series of lectures. Director Masakazu Kaneko, the recipient of the Best Film award at the 2020 JSFF, along with several other notable Japanese filmmakers, will also grace the festival.
The aforementioned guests will be participating in panels and masterclasses organized by JSFF, with applications open from Monday, October 16, on the website www.jsffest.com.
This year's selection of feature-length films from Japanese and Serbian productions will be judged by Peter Webber and Masakazu Kaneko, along with Serbian representatives including actress Monika Romić and multiple JSFF award-winning director Ognjen Petković.
Stay updated on all the activities of this year's Japanese-Serbian Film Festival on the festival's official website, as well as on its Facebook and Instagram channels.
instagram: @jsffofficial
facebook: @JSFF - Japanese Serbian Film Festival
Photo: Courtesy of Peter Webber