Tokyo International Film Festival scaled down and opened Red carpet canceled October 31st 21:11
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Asia's largest film festival "Tokyo International Film Festival" started on the 31st.
Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the red carpet of the opening event was canceled, and the scale of the event was significantly reduced.
The opening event of the 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival was held at the venue in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo on the 31st of the first day.
Until now, it was customary to welcome domestic and foreign actors and film directors on the red carpet, but this was canceled due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and instead actors and directors greeted in front of the press. I did.
At the ceremony, actor Hiroshi Yakusho, who acts as an ambassador for the festival, said, "If we must continue to coexist with Corona, we will do our best to continue the festival with all our wisdom." I did.
Since this year cannot call judges from overseas, this year there is no "competition section" to compete for the highest award, only the "audience award" selected by the audience's vote from 32 target works. Is to decide.
In addition, the "Asia Exchange Lounge" will be held eight times from November 1st, where Japanese and Asian film directors and actors will talk online and exchange opinions on the future of cinema in Corona.
The Tokyo International Film Festival will be held until November 9, and the Audience Award will be announced on the final day.