Tokyo Film Festival Unites Global Filmmakers and Honors Legends

The 36th Tokyo International Film Festival kicked off with a tribute to directors Wim Wenders and Zhang Yimou. Wenders, who directed the opening film "Perfect Days," also serves as the president of the competition jury and is honored in a tribute to Ozu Yasujiro. The festival aims to strengthen cross-border film production and fund raising, with a growing number of foreign guests in attendance. The Japanese film industry has had a successful year, with notable films from Hamaguchi Ryusuke and Miyazaki Hayao. The festival will conclude with the screening of "Godzilla Minus One."