In collaboration with Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur, Heatseeker Japan turns our gaze to a very specific slice of Japanese student films. In this programme we show two very contrasting films, one trained on traditional storytelling structure and another very reflexive and avoids conventions – showcasing the contemporary duality of Japanese student films.
Curated by Eddy Tan
Thank You for the Blur
鈴木隆恵 Takahiro Suzuki
Akira escapes into a house looks like no one in there. While searching for valuables, the owner, Kazuko, suddenly returns home. While sneaking a peek, Akira is at the mercy of Kazuko’s mysterious appearance, and gradually gets caught up in it.
PLACE PLACE PLACE
伊藤杜 Mori Ito
People we often pass by on the street. This is a story of how they treat their “dreams”.