Upcoming Japanese Film Event: DRIVE MY CAR at Mill Valley Film Festival
2021/9/21
The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco is partnering with the California Film Institute to present two screenings of the 2021 award-winning Japanese film DRIVE MY CAR as a part of the 44th Mill Valley Film Festival (Oct 7-17). This will be the West Coast premiere of this film. Please join us for the latest in quality Japanese cinema.
Screening Information
Screening 1
Date: Sunday, Oct 10; 2:00PM
Venue: CinéArts Sequoia
25 Throckmorton Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Screening 2
Date: Sunday, Oct 17; 3:00PM
Venue: UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
2155 Center St
Berkeley, CA 94704
Date: Sunday, Oct 10; 2:00PM
Venue: CinéArts Sequoia
25 Throckmorton Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Screening 2
Date: Sunday, Oct 17; 3:00PM
Venue: UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
2155 Center St
Berkeley, CA 94704
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If you are interested in attending this event, please be aware of and follow the Mill Valley Film Festival COVID-19 protocols and safety measures - Mill Valley Film Festival COVID-19 Protocols and Safety Measures
About DRIVE MY CAR
179 Minutes
Japanese Language with English Subtitles
Director: Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Based on the short story of the same name by author Haruki Murakami, this film tells the story of Yusuke, a renowned actor and stage director suffering from loss and tragedy who is invited to Hiroshima to lead a production. Against his wishes, he’s assigned a chauffeur, Misaki, with her own difficult past. Through their time on the road together, the two communicate, connect, and share their stories. Winner of the Best Screenplay Award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Japanese Language with English Subtitles
Director: Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Based on the short story of the same name by author Haruki Murakami, this film tells the story of Yusuke, a renowned actor and stage director suffering from loss and tragedy who is invited to Hiroshima to lead a production. Against his wishes, he’s assigned a chauffeur, Misaki, with her own difficult past. Through their time on the road together, the two communicate, connect, and share their stories. Winner of the Best Screenplay Award at the Cannes Film Festival.