Japanese Anime Films To Be Screened At Empire, Nursing College

Bandar Seri Begawan - Bruneians are to be given a fantastic opportunity to view a wide variety of Japanese anime films.

As part of ASEAN-Japan Exchange year 2003, famous Japanese anime films will be screened at the Bruneian Nursing College, May 30 - June 15, and the Empire Cinema, May 31 - June 1.

Mr Hara Satoshi, Ambassador of Japan, will host a special viewing and reception at the Empire Cinema on Sunday, June 1, at 9.30am to mark the occasion.

Prince Abdul Qawi will attend as Guest of Honour.

Bruneians will be given the chance to view seven different anime films.

These anime films include the widely renowned work of Tezuka Osamu, who is hailed as the founding father of the anime world and whose most famous works have become cultural icons in Japan.

Titles to look out for by this artist include the anime masterpiece 'Astro Boy' and 'Pictures at an Exhibition'. Other movies to be screened are the fantastic story 'Galaxy Express 999,' the dramatic story adventure story 'The Dagger of Kemui', 'The Prince of the Sun' designed by Miyazaki Hayao, the complex love story 'The White Snake', and 'Home of Acorns' which tells the story of one woman's courage and determination to over come the restraints of a mental disability.

In 1914, cartoonists were among the first Japanese artists to experiment with animated motion pictures and from there the industry began to grow.

Anime has become an immensely popular pastime for many Japanese. Its influences, such as artwork and collectible characters, are apparent in many aspects of daily life in Japan.

Today, anime has millions of fans around the world and its popularity continues to grow.

People worldwide, from all genres and groups are developing a keen interest in anime film production.

Taking place during ASEAN-Japan Exchange Year 2003, the Anime Film Festival is sure to be an inspiring and enlightening event.

It will provide Bruneians with another great opportunity to embrace an important aspect of Japanese culture, further strengthening the bonds and developing understanding between Brunei and Japan.

The Film Festival is being organised by the Embassy of Japan in cooperation With the Japan Foundation.

Further details and a screening schedule can be obtained from the Embassy website http://www.bn.emb-japan.go.jp or by calling up the Embassy of Japan on Tel. No. 2229265.

For any questions or inquiries, interested parties may contact Mr Ohno Hideki, First Secretary, Embassy of Japan at telephone number 222 9265, fax number 222 9481 and email at embassy@japan.com.bn  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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