Japanese Film Festival: Sumodo In brief Date - 22 February 2024 Venue - Lecture Theatre G.03, 50 George Square Film - Sumodo (相撲道) Grab your free ticket on Universe.com About the event At the second screening of 2024's Japanese Film Festival, we're showing Sumodo (2020) directed by Eiji Sakata. There will be a short introductory lecture before the film, and refreshments, including sake and Japanese snacks, will be served after the screening. Film summary This is Japan's first sumo documentary movie - it follows sumo wrestlers who dedicated their lives to sumo, such as severe rituals, spiritual trainings, fellowships, and a fight for life. Focusing on two wrestlers intimately for six months, the documentary's examines the lifestyle, motivations, intentions and aspirations of sumo wrestlers and also gives credence to the tradition, heritage and connection of the sport to Japan, its country of origin. Watch the trailer for Sumodo on YouTube How to join Events are free and everyone is welcome. Spaces are limited so please register in advance on Universe.com. Grab your free ticket on Universe.com About the Japanese Film Festival A series of free film screenings and short talks, co-organised by the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh and the Japanese Studies department at the University of Edinburgh. The festival is supported by the Japan Foundation. Are you interested in studying with us? We are the only university in Scotland to offer full undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in both Chinese and Japanese, as well as postgraduate programmes in Korean Studies and East Asian Relations. Find out more about Asian Studies at Edinburgh Feb 22 2024 17.15 - 21.00 Japanese Film Festival: Sumodo Join us for a free, in-person screening of the 2020 film Sumodo (相撲道) that includes a short introductory lecture, and will be followed by a reception of sushi and sake. Lecture Theatre G.03 50 George Square University of Edinburgh Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square Reserve your spot on Universe.com
Japanese Film Festival: Sumodo In brief Date - 22 February 2024 Venue - Lecture Theatre G.03, 50 George Square Film - Sumodo (相撲道) Grab your free ticket on Universe.com About the event At the second screening of 2024's Japanese Film Festival, we're showing Sumodo (2020) directed by Eiji Sakata. There will be a short introductory lecture before the film, and refreshments, including sake and Japanese snacks, will be served after the screening. Film summary This is Japan's first sumo documentary movie - it follows sumo wrestlers who dedicated their lives to sumo, such as severe rituals, spiritual trainings, fellowships, and a fight for life. Focusing on two wrestlers intimately for six months, the documentary's examines the lifestyle, motivations, intentions and aspirations of sumo wrestlers and also gives credence to the tradition, heritage and connection of the sport to Japan, its country of origin. Watch the trailer for Sumodo on YouTube How to join Events are free and everyone is welcome. Spaces are limited so please register in advance on Universe.com. Grab your free ticket on Universe.com About the Japanese Film Festival A series of free film screenings and short talks, co-organised by the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh and the Japanese Studies department at the University of Edinburgh. The festival is supported by the Japan Foundation. Are you interested in studying with us? We are the only university in Scotland to offer full undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in both Chinese and Japanese, as well as postgraduate programmes in Korean Studies and East Asian Relations. Find out more about Asian Studies at Edinburgh Feb 22 2024 17.15 - 21.00 Japanese Film Festival: Sumodo Join us for a free, in-person screening of the 2020 film Sumodo (相撲道) that includes a short introductory lecture, and will be followed by a reception of sushi and sake. Lecture Theatre G.03 50 George Square University of Edinburgh Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square Reserve your spot on Universe.com
Feb 22 2024 17.15 - 21.00 Japanese Film Festival: Sumodo Join us for a free, in-person screening of the 2020 film Sumodo (相撲道) that includes a short introductory lecture, and will be followed by a reception of sushi and sake.
