Japanese film festival from August 26

ISLAMABAD - A three-day Japanese film festival will be open to public at Islamabad from August 26 to August 28 as a part of Japan-Pakistan Friendship Fest 2008.

The Japanese film festival is among one of the most popular cultural events of the Japan-Pakistan Friendship Fest, which would be held under the auspices of the Embassy of Japan in collaboration with Pak-Japan Cultural Association, MEXT Alumni Association of Pakistan and Serena hotel.

The purpose of organising this festival is to provide a great opportunity to the people of Pakistan to learn about the cultural life of Japan and to experience some aspects of Japan and its society.

The Japanese film festival has become a regular feature in the cultural activities of Islamabad and people from all walks of life come and enjoy these films. The festival will also enrich the knowledge of the viewers about the techniques, treatment of subjects and the art of direction in the Japanese film industry