YIDFF 2009
October 8–15
YIDFF 2009 Programs
- International Competition: 15 outstanding films were screened, selected from entries from around the world.
- New Asian Currents: Introducing up-and-coming Asian documentary filmmakers.
- New Docs Japan: A selection of new Japanese documentaries.
- Islands / I Lands—Cinemas in Exile: An attempt to make a “island” where filmmaker and audience can speculate freely through encountering works.
- Against Cinema—Guy Debord Retrospective: The first retrospective of Debord’s work in Japan presented his six films in an attempt to recapture his boundary-crossing activities.
- Tomorrow’s a Day Away: Co-presented by EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture) Japan.
- Films about Yamagata: Program that looks at the relationship between Yamagata and films from a variety of points of view. This is the second time for this program.
- YIDFF Network Special Screenings: Ever since the very first film festival, volunteer group YIDFF Network have consistently come together to play a vital role in the running of the festival. 2 films were featured in this program, selected by the YIDFF Network from their own unique viewpoint.
- YIDFF 2009 Information
- • Jury Comments • International Competition | New Asian Currents | New Docs Japan | Islands / I Lands—Cinemas in Exile | Against Cinema—Guy Debord Retrospective | Tomorrow’s a Day Away | Films about Yamagata | Special Invitation Films | J-Pitch Seminars | AND presents: Image and Documentary | YIDFF Network Special Screenings • Schedule • Map of Venues | Tickets | Accommodation • Photo of Farewell Party • Sponsors •
Official Catalog
YIDFF 2009 Interviews
YIDFF 2009 Award Recipients
- Prizes for the International Competition
- The Robert and Frances Flaherty Prize (The Grand Prize):
Encirclement—Neo-Liberalism Ensnares Democracy Dir: Richard Brouillette / CANADA
The Mayor’s Prize:
Oblivion Dir: Heddy Honigmann / THE NETHERLANDS, GERMANY
Awards of Excellence:
Z32 Dir: Avi Mograbi / ISRAEL, FRANCE
The Fortress Dir: Fernand Melgar / SWITZERLAND
Special Prize:
Japan: A Story of Love and Hate Dir: Sean McAllister / UK, JAPAN
New Asian Currents Awards- Ogawa Shinsuke Prize:
American Alley Dir: Kim Dong-ryung / KOREA
Awards of Excellence:
Bilal Dir: Sourav Sarangi / INDIA
This is Lebanon Dir: Eliane Raheb / LEBANON
Special Mentions:
Spiral Staircase of Harbin Dir: Ji Dan / JAPAN
Ximaojia Universe Dir: Mao Chenyu / CHINA
Citizens’ Prizes- Japan: A Story of Love and Hate Dir: Sean McAllister / UK, JAPAN
Yuri—About Loving Dir: Azuma Mieko / GERMANY
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Community Cinema Award- Bilal Dir: Sourav Sarangi / INDIA
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Directors Guild of Japan Award- Doctor Ma’s Country Clinic Dir: Cong Feng / CHINA
YIDFF 2009 Facts and Figures
- Total Films Shown: 123
International Competition 15 _ Jurors’ Films 7 Special Invitation Films 6 New Asian Currents 19 New Asian Currents Special Invitation Films 2 New Docs Japan 10 J-Pitch Seminars 2 Islands / I Lands—Cinemas in Exile 24 Against Cinema —Guy Debord Retrospective 6 Tomorrow’s a Day Away 5 Films about Yamagata 24 YIDFF Network Special Screenings 2 Special Screening to Commemorate the Inauguration of
the Directors Guild of Japan Award1
Total Entries: 1,796 Films out of 119 Countries and Areas-
- Internatinal Competition
1,141 Films out of 110 Countries and Areas - New Asian Currents
655 Films out of 57 Countries and Areas
- Internatinal Competition
Attendance: 22,195
Guest: 198 (including 72 from overseas)- Press: 211 (including 42 from overseas)
- Volunteers: 246