Japanese Film Festival 2026 Opening Film: Look Back (Hirokazu Kore-eda)

Screening direct from its World Premiere in Competition at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, Palme d'Or-winning director Hirokazu Koreeda (Shoplifters, Like Father Like Son) brings his signature humanism to Look Back, adapting Tatsuki Fujimoto's acclaimed one-shot manga about childhood friendship and finding your voice through art. JFF Sydney runs 17-29 Nov.