From July 27 to 31, Toldi Cinema shines a spotlight on the freshest wave of Japanese filmmaking, packing the week with award-winners and crowd-pleasers. The lineup ranges from fizzy comedies to tear-jerking dramas and gripping sci-fi, making it a compact tour of what Japan’s directors have been nailing lately.
Opening and closing highlights
The festival kicks off with Sunset, Sundown (Napnyugta, naplemente), setting a wistful, golden-hour mood, and wraps with Your True Self (A valódi éned), a reflective closer about identity and reinvention. Expect emotional hits and sharp storytelling to bookend the week.
Must-see selections
Komada: In Search of the Legendary Whisky (Komada – a legendás whisky nyomában) pours a blend of heritage and ambition as it chases a mythical spirit. She Taught the Joy of the Unexpected (Ő tanított a váratlan örömére) promises tender surprises in everyday life. And Kanasando traces memory and belonging with a lyrical touch—ideal for anyone craving a soulful detour.
