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We are delighted to announce the 2nd edition of the Helvetica Swiss Film Festival at Motomachi Movie Theater in Kobe!
This year marks a special occasion as we celebrate the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Switzerland. We are truly grateful to once again be able to bring the world of Swiss cinema to you in this memorable year.
Since 2014, we have been hosting the GINMAKU Japanese Film Festival in Switzerland, and with the generous support of many people, we are very thankful to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. Over the years, this festival has fostered a rich cultural exchange between Japan and Switzerland through the power of film.
It is our wish to share the unique charms of each country through our film festivals.
With that in mind, this fall we will host the Helvetica Swiss Film Festival in Kobe, and next spring, the GINMAKU Japanese Film Festival in Zurich.
With four official languages —German, French, Italian, and Romansh—
Switzerland is home to countless untold stories waiting to be discovered.
We look forward to welcoming you to Motomachi Cinema!
Team Helvetica