2024 Hanabi Japanese Film Festival at Clinton Streee Theater (Sep 1 - 13, 2024)NEW

Hanabi Japanese Film Festival - September 2024. The Hanabi Japanese Film Festival at the Clinton Street Theater in Portland is a celebration of Japanese cinema, showcasing a mix of classic and contemporary films. The festival aims to bring a blend of emotional depth, cultural insight, and unique storytelling to the local community. This year's lineup features a variety of genres, from heartwarming animations to thought-provoking dramas and iconic monster films, offering something for every cinema enthusiast.

Dates
Sept 1-13, 2024

Tickets

Film Schedule

Thursday, September 5 @ 7:00 PM
Canceled: Like Father, Like Son: A businessman must choose between his biological son, switched at birth, or the boy he has raised.

Friday, September 6 @ 7:00 PM
CULT SENSATION: Witches of Eastwick: A special drag tribute show with a screening of this cult classic film starring Cher and Jack Nicholson. $17

Saturday, September 7 @ 11:00 AM
Panda! Go Panda!: A charming early-career classic by Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki. Free

Saturday, September 7 @ 3:00 PM
Godzilla vs. Hedorah: An ecological-themed monster film that blends sixties psychedelia with ecological horror. Free

Saturday, September 7 @ 7:00 PM
Tokyo Cowboy: A Japanese businessman’s self-discovery journey takes him from Tokyo to a Montana cattle ranch.  $10

Saturday, September 7 @ 10:30 PM
The Rocky Horror Picture Show with the Clinton Street Cabaret: A lively cabaret show accompanying the screening of this iconic film. $12

Sunday, September 8 @ 3:00 PM
Black Rain: A powerful film directed by Shōhei Imamura, based on Masuji Ibuse’s novel, about the aftermath of Hiroshima. $10

Sunday, September 8 @ 7:00 PM
Perfect Days: Wim Wenders’ film explores the beauty of everyday life in a vast metropolis. $10

Monday, September 9 @ 7:00 PM
Perfect Blue: A psychological thriller about a pop star turned actress spiraling into madness. $10