It’s that time again! From May 28 to June 2, 2024, the world’s largest festival for Japanese film will once again open its doors in Frankfurt am Main for the 24th time
For six unique summer days, the Nippon Connection Film Festival invites visitors of all ages to gain insights into Japanese cinema and culture and to engage in exchanges in a welcoming atmosphere. The festival’s extensive film program offers plenty of topics to talk about, spanning around 100 Japanese short and feature-length films of all genres, from current blockbusters and animation to independent films and documentaries. The majority of the films will be presented as German, European, or international premieres. The culture program, featuring over 50 workshops, lectures, concerts, and a wide range of culinary offerings, also celebrates the diversity of Japan.
About the festival
The Japanese Film Festival Nippon Connection is organized by the 80-member, largely voluntary team of the non-profit association Nippon Connection e.V. It is under the patronage of Mike Josef (Mayor of the City of Frankfurt am Main) and the Consulate General of Japan in Frankfurt am Main. Since its founding in 2000, Nippon Connection has become the world’s largest platform for Japanese cinema and the most popular film festival in Hesse with more than 18,500 visitors in 2023.
