Shumpei Shimizu

"My goal is not education, but liberation." In February 2024, a filmmaking workshop takes place in Fukushima under the guidance of the Hungarian master, Béla Tarr. Observing him mentor the students offers a glimpse into his unique perspective on cinema and his profound approach to the art of film.

Suffering from heartbreak and asthma, 23-year-old Toshiyuki pushes the limits of his body to chase the ghost of his recently deceased boyfriend against the black-blue backdrop of Tokyo’s cityscape. -JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film

A filmmaking masterclass led by director Tarr Béla was held in Fukushima Prefecture in February 2024. Short films made there by the seven participants will be screened.

Kim belongs to the Korean minority in Japan, the so-called Zainichi. After quitting his career as a professional boxer due to an injury, he has to deal with betting debts, alcoholism and his difficult relationship with his father. Supported by great camera- work, Shunpei SHIMIZU creates an astonishing debut film.

Suffering from heartbreak and asthma, 23-year-old Toshiyuki pushes the limits of his body to chase the ghost of his recently deceased boyfriend against the black-blue backdrop of Tokyo’s cityscape. -JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film

A filmmaking masterclass led by director Tarr Béla was held in Fukushima Prefecture in February 2024. Short films made there by the seven participants will be screened.

Kim belongs to the Korean minority in Japan, the so-called Zainichi. After quitting his career as a professional boxer due to an injury, he has to deal with betting debts, alcoholism and his difficult relationship with his father. Supported by great camera- work, Shunpei SHIMIZU creates an astonishing debut film.

Kim belongs to the Korean minority in Japan, the so-called Zainichi. After quitting his career as a professional boxer due to an injury, he has to deal with betting debts, alcoholism and his difficult relationship with his father. Supported by great camera- work, Shunpei SHIMIZU creates an astonishing debut film.