Held annually since 2005, the Osaka Asian Film Festival operates under the theme of "From Osaka to all of Asia". This year's event will have 64 films showing - the highest number ever for the festival - including an impressive total of 14 world premieres, 12 international premieres, and 3 Asian premieres. The films on the lineup are from a total of 23 countries and regions, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and more.
When:
Early - Mid Mar 2021
Getting there
The Osaka Asian Film Festival takes place at several venues across the city.
Umeda Burg 7
Located a five minute walk from JR Osaka Station, Umeda Station, Nishi-Umeda Station, or Higashi Umeda Station.
ABC Hall
Located a five minute walk from Fukushima or Shin Fukushima Stations.
Cine Libre Umeda
Located a 15 minute walk from the central north exit of JR Osaka Station.
National Museum of Art
Located a 5 minute walk from Exit 2 of Watanabebashi Station.
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