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BURIKI<br />Japanese Tin Toys from the Golden Age of the American Automobile

EXHIBITION

BURIKI
Japanese Tin Toys from the Golden Age of the American Automobile

Thursday, July 9 — Sunday, August 16

Drawn from a previously unknown private Tokyo collection, Buriki presents seventy miniature masterpieces that track the glory days of the Big Three automakers.

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FILM

All Around Us

Thursday, July 2, 8:45 PM
Sunday, July 5, 2:45 PM



Praised by moviegoers and film critics alike, this witty and observant film about the human connection marks a cinematic comeback for acclaimed director Ryosuke Hashiguchi.

FILM

Love Exposure

Friday, July 3, 6:15 PM
Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 PM



Sensational indie filmmaker Sion Sono returns to JAPAN CUTS with this much anticipated, gripping four-hour hentai (pervert) epic that brims with absurd gore, cross-dressers, sin and love triangles while exposing the contradictions within human nature.

FILM

20th Century Boys: Chapter One

Saturday, July 4, 11:45 AM



Based on the award-winning and wildly popular manga series 20th Century Boys, this three-part epic adventure spans nearly 50 years.

FILM

20th Century Boys: Chapter Two--The Last Hope

Saturday, July 4, 2:30 PM



Based on the award-winning and wildly popular manga series 20th Century Boys, this three-part epic adventure spans nearly 50 years.

FILM

The Magic Hour

Sunday, July 5, 12 PM



Inspired by Billy Wilder's comedies, director Koki Mitani marks another cinematic achievement with this lavish blockbuster featuring an all-star cast with an art-house edge.

FILM

Pride

Sunday, July 5, 5:30 PM



This story of fierce competition of talent, love, and, attention between two girls is the second manga adaptation for director Shusuke Kaneko (Death Note, 2006).

FILM

Be Sure to Share

Sunday, July 5, 8:15 PM



Shiro’s struggle with his father’s cancer and impending death leads to a realization that he must communicate his love and admiration for him before it’s too late.

FILM

Achilles and the Tortoise

Monday, July 6, 6:30 PM
Sunday, July 12, 1:45 PM



Written, directed by and starring one of Japan's most famous entertainers, Takeshi Kitano, this cynical, dark comedy is the final installment of a trilogy that explores an artist's dilemma.

FILM

Halfway

Monday, July 6, 9 PM
Sunday, July 12, 7 PM



This collaboration with famous screenwriter Eriko Kitagawa and master of love stories Shunji Iwai depicts a precious moment in the lives of these immature yet innocent characters using unscripted dialogue and improvisation.

EXHIBITION

BURIKI
Japanese Tin Toys from the Golden Age of the American Automobile

Thursday, July 9 — Sunday, August 16

Drawn from a previously unknown private Tokyo collection, Buriki presents seventy miniature masterpieces that track the glory days of the Big Three automakers.

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