Back for the 30th time, the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) will screen more than 200 films, including some upcoming releases, from different countries. Don’t let the “film festival” in the name intimidate you—you don’t have to be a connoisseur of art-house films to enjoy the festival. While the schedule and full lineup is still TBA as of this writing, rest assured that the festival doesn’t just feature art films. Mainstream hits are also part of the lineup; in fact, the opening film of this year’s TIFF is Fullmetal Alchemist, the live-action adaptation of the manga and anime of the same name. Meanwhile, the closing film will be An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, the sequel to An Inconvenient Truth.
For most TIFF screenings, buying tickets online is required. Be on the lookout for updates, as tickets for much-awaited films sell out quickly. Some screenings, such as the world premiere of Fullmetal Alchemist, will distribute tickets by lottery.
| Dates: | 25th Oct–3rd Nov, 2017 |
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| Venue: | EX Theater Roppongi |
| Web: | http://tiff-jp.net/en/ |
| Weather |
Oct 25th (Wed)  Max: 17°C Min: 12°C Oct 26th (Thu)  Max: 20°C Min: 12°C Oct 27th (Fri) Powered by Dark Sky Max: 19°C Min: 12°C |
| Access: |
497 m from Roppongi Station Hibiya Line (H4)Oedo Line (E23) 0.6 km from Nogizaka Station Chiyoda Line (C5) |
| Area: | Roppongi |
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