I just finished a powerful film. It is called Like Grains of Sand. It follows a queer boy in Japan as he is outed, yet still keeps friends, does pretty well in school, and finds laughter where he can. But who he desires just isnt available.

I found it because it had queer representation, and being from 1995, the director didn't do a great job with that, but it was well-intended and heartfelt.

The biggest theme, however, wasn't queerness or unrequited love, but confession. Teenagers are always confessing: Diaries, stories, first loves. But in this film, confession takes different forms for many people; even the grown-ups.

I'm glad I found this film. I wish I had more to say on it. Maybe a rewatch will someday bring it into sharper relief.

https://letterboxd.com/film/like-grains-of-sand/

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This video is the video I have been looking for on YouTube since around 2016 or 2017. Finally I found this video now. At that time I thought this was real. Now I know that this is a clip from "Ura Horror", a found footage anthology horror film by Kōji Shiraishi, released in 2008.

#ghost #ghosts #horror #horrors #foundfootage #foundfootages #film #films #movie #movies #japanesefilm #japanesefilms #japanesemovie #japanesemovies #urahorror #kojishiraishi #youtube #youtubehorror #internethorror

Our 2026 Anime & Japanese Films List is now live!

https://yattatachi.com/2026-anime-japanese-films-coming-to-u-s-theaters-online

#anime #manga #japanesefilms

Re-watching Howl's Moving Castle (2004). Today's my 10th time seeing it because I love this film!

Here are my other Miyazaki / Studio Ghibli faves in order of times I've watched them

9x: Spirited Away (2001)
8x: Ponyo (2008)
7x: Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
6x: My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
5x: Princess Mononoke (1997)
4x: The Cat Returns (2002)
3x: Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
2x: Pom Poko (1994)
1x: When Marnie Was There (2014)

Some are not listed despite being seen 1x coz I didn't like it. HBU which films do you like?

Here's the films on Wiki so LMK which is your fave https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_Ghibli

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It's September, meaning Japanese film enthusiasts in the Netherlands can look forward to a new edition of CAMERA JAPAN in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Just like in previous years, we’re presenting a list of recommendations to help you choose.

https://avo-magazine.com/en/2024/09/5-films-you-shouldnt-miss-at-camera-japan-2024/

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From today, you can watch Japanese films for free via streaming platform JFF Theater.

https://avo-magazine.com/en/2024/08/jff-theater-free-streaming-platform-for-japanese-films-goes-live/

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