We had to wait a year for a new edition of filmfestival Camera Japan. And finally, yesterday, we went to Rotterdam to experience the 2013 edition... without high expectations.
Nope, we were already a bit dissappointed by the filmschedule. Some good movies have been (or will be) played just ONCE. And some were scheduled at crappy times! We wanted to see Bad Film. But no, this one was shown on a weekday in the afternoon. But we couldn't take a day off from work. Boehoehhh. And Hentai Kamen is scheduled toooooo late :(
Besides showing Japanese movies, there was a small market too. A tiny one. The same as last year. Nothing special.... As for the entertainment, there was a kimono fashion show. And 'paper drama', a form of storytelling with picture scrolls, supported by flute music. It was OK that there were different things to see, but to me it wasn't really.... uhm... nothing special to me. And we haven't eaten anything. The (cranky) kitchen of the theatre was closed at 9PM. There was a set up for an Izakaya (Japanese pub food). Jummy! Having sake with donburi! But they've served it at ten at night.... when many people were already in the movie theater, so these people (like us) even couldn't smell and try it. Too bad, maybe they should serve earlier at night, for a few hours.
Next time, it's better to bring a bag of food with you.
No, I think the 2010 edition is still the best, with interesting lectures held at a museum and interesting movies scheduled much better.
Anyway, back to the movies. This year we've just seen two movies. Curious which one? Click here.
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