Japan Society is pleased to announce its fall lineup for Monthly Classics and Monthly Anime, kicking off on September 2, 2022 with a 35mm screening of Kihachi Okamoto’s satirical chambara, “Kill!”. 2006 anime classic “Tekkonkinkreet” will screen on September 16, featuring a Q&a with screenwriter Anthony Weintraub (“The Animatrix”). For October, Hideo Nakata’s 90s J-horror classic “Ringu” screens on October 7th followed by Mamoru Oshii’s rarely-screened 1985 ethereal masterpiece “Angel’s Egg” on October 14th. Monthly Anime continues on November 4th with a 35mm screening of Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved “My Neighbor Totoro”.
Tickets: 15/12 students and seniors /5 Japan Society members.
Lineup and other details are subject to change.For complete information visit japansociety.org.
Kill!
Friday, September 2, 2022 at 7:00 Pm
Dir. Kihachi Okamoto, 1968, 114 min, 35mm, b&w. With Tatsuya Nakadai, Etsushi Takahashi, Yuriko Hoshi.
Kihachi Okamoto’s darkly satirical chambara opens in the midst of a pummeling windstorm on the outskirts...
Tickets: 15/12 students and seniors /5 Japan Society members.
Lineup and other details are subject to change.For complete information visit japansociety.org.
Kill!
Friday, September 2, 2022 at 7:00 Pm
Dir. Kihachi Okamoto, 1968, 114 min, 35mm, b&w. With Tatsuya Nakadai, Etsushi Takahashi, Yuriko Hoshi.
Kihachi Okamoto’s darkly satirical chambara opens in the midst of a pummeling windstorm on the outskirts...
- 8/20/2022
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
The musical term bel canto refers to a lighter, smoother style of operatic singing, as opposed to the florid coloratura style for which Maria Callas was famous. From the Italian for “beautiful voice,” bel canto strips away ornamental staccato runs and trills in favor of a simpler, more graceful soprano. True to its name, the film “Bel Canto” strikes a delicate balance between forbidden romance and hostage thriller, eschewing clichés to reveal a tender love story that is as much about the human condition as the power of music.
Julianne Moore (with Renée Fleming’s voice) is cast against type as an opera singer named Roxane Coss, who has begrudgingly traveled to an unnamed South American country to give a private concert for the president and a group of elites. Among the crowd is Katsumi Hosokawa (Ken Watanabe), a Japanese businessman whose love of opera (and Ms. Coss) is so...
Julianne Moore (with Renée Fleming’s voice) is cast against type as an opera singer named Roxane Coss, who has begrudgingly traveled to an unnamed South American country to give a private concert for the president and a group of elites. Among the crowd is Katsumi Hosokawa (Ken Watanabe), a Japanese businessman whose love of opera (and Ms. Coss) is so...
- 9/14/2018
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
A brilliant, celebrated performer accepts a low-profile gig in unfamiliar environs, only to be trapped as the situation falls apart around her. But enough about Julianne Moore agreeing to star in “Bel Canto,” and let’s keep the focus on Paul Weitz’s po-faced hostage melodrama itself, which strands a world-renowned American soprano in the crossfire between an oppressive government and desperate insurgents in an unspecified South American nation. Ann Patchett’s much-lauded 2001 novel was optioned upon publication for its seemingly surefire cinematic fusion of high romantic and political stakes, yet until a sudden, bloody climax, this belated adaptation remains a blandly perfumed, low-peril affair.
With an enviable international ensemble — including Moore, Ken Watanabe and Sebastian Koch — all looking variously out of sorts, only an unseen Renee Fleming, who lends her gorgeously shaded vocals to the leading lady’s lips, emerges on song. Moore’s name will draw some interest...
With an enviable international ensemble — including Moore, Ken Watanabe and Sebastian Koch — all looking variously out of sorts, only an unseen Renee Fleming, who lends her gorgeously shaded vocals to the leading lady’s lips, emerges on song. Moore’s name will draw some interest...
- 9/13/2018
- by Guy Lodge
- Variety Film + TV
Bel Canto Screen Gems Reviewed by: Harvey Karten Director: Paul Weitz Screenwriter: Paul Weitz, Anthony Weintraub, Ann Patchett, based on a novel by Ann Patchett Cast: Julianne Moore, Christopher Lambert, Ken Watanabe, Sebastian Koch Screened at: Critics’ link, NYC, 8/27/18 Opens: September 14, 2018 If there’s one word to describe the plot, that word is […]
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- 9/11/2018
- by Harvey Karten
- ShockYa
In the Paul Weitz-directed Bel Canto, Julianne Moore plays a famous soprano who heads to South America to perform at a swanky birthday party for a wealthy Japanese industrialist (Ken Watanabe). But the fancy gathering is rudely interrupted when the house is taken over by a guerrilla rebel group demanding the release of their imprisoned comrades. Needless to say, they ruin the party and things take a turn for the worse.
Based on the novel by Ann Patchett, the story follows the lengthy standoff and as seen in the trailer above, hostages and captors form unlikely bonds as they overcome their differences and find their shared humanity. And of course, we get some singing from Moore. Actually, it’s not Moore doing the singing — it’s international opera star Renee Fleming. Either way, it’s beautiful.
The film , which was adapted by Weitz and Anthony Weintraub, also stars Sebastian Koch,...
Based on the novel by Ann Patchett, the story follows the lengthy standoff and as seen in the trailer above, hostages and captors form unlikely bonds as they overcome their differences and find their shared humanity. And of course, we get some singing from Moore. Actually, it’s not Moore doing the singing — it’s international opera star Renee Fleming. Either way, it’s beautiful.
The film , which was adapted by Weitz and Anthony Weintraub, also stars Sebastian Koch,...
- 8/7/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Screen Media picked up the North American rights to Paul Weitz’s “Bel Canto,” the company announced Tuesday.
The film, which Weitz and Anthony Weintraub adapted from the best-selling 2001 novel by Ann Patchett, stars Julianne Moore as a famous American soprano who travels to South America in the 1990s to give a private concert at the birthday party of a wealthy Japanese industrialist (Ken Watanabe) — and then gets caught in a hostage situation.
The cast also includes Sebastian Koch, Christopher Lambert, Ryo Kase, Tenoch Huerta, and María Mercedes Coroy.
Also Read: Why Cannes Film Market May Move at an Escargot's Pace This Year
Opera star Renée Fleming contributes vocals to the film — whose story is based on the real-life hostage crisis at the Japanese embassy in Lima, Peru in 1996-97. Patchett’s book also inspired Jimmy López’ 2015 opera “Bel Canto” as well as a parody in the second season of the FX animated comedy “Archer.”
A national theatrical release is planned for September 2018.
Also Read: Julianne Moore Says Filmmaker James Toback Targeted Her
The film is produced by Caroline Baron and Anthony Weintraub of A-Line Pictures; Paul Weitz and Andrew Miano of Depth of Field; and Lizzie Friedman, Karen Lauder, and Greg Little, who are producing and financing through their company Priority Pictures.
Seth Needle of Screen Media negotiated the deal with Endeavor Content on behalf of the filmmakers.
“I’m so happy with Screen Media’s passion for the movie,” Weitz said in a statement. “It was a joy filming it, and working with actors from such disparate backgrounds.”
Read original story Screen Media Sings for Julianne Moore’s ‘Bel Canto’ At TheWrap...
The film, which Weitz and Anthony Weintraub adapted from the best-selling 2001 novel by Ann Patchett, stars Julianne Moore as a famous American soprano who travels to South America in the 1990s to give a private concert at the birthday party of a wealthy Japanese industrialist (Ken Watanabe) — and then gets caught in a hostage situation.
The cast also includes Sebastian Koch, Christopher Lambert, Ryo Kase, Tenoch Huerta, and María Mercedes Coroy.
Also Read: Why Cannes Film Market May Move at an Escargot's Pace This Year
Opera star Renée Fleming contributes vocals to the film — whose story is based on the real-life hostage crisis at the Japanese embassy in Lima, Peru in 1996-97. Patchett’s book also inspired Jimmy López’ 2015 opera “Bel Canto” as well as a parody in the second season of the FX animated comedy “Archer.”
A national theatrical release is planned for September 2018.
Also Read: Julianne Moore Says Filmmaker James Toback Targeted Her
The film is produced by Caroline Baron and Anthony Weintraub of A-Line Pictures; Paul Weitz and Andrew Miano of Depth of Field; and Lizzie Friedman, Karen Lauder, and Greg Little, who are producing and financing through their company Priority Pictures.
Seth Needle of Screen Media negotiated the deal with Endeavor Content on behalf of the filmmakers.
“I’m so happy with Screen Media’s passion for the movie,” Weitz said in a statement. “It was a joy filming it, and working with actors from such disparate backgrounds.”
Read original story Screen Media Sings for Julianne Moore’s ‘Bel Canto’ At TheWrap...
- 5/8/2018
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
Screen Media has acquired North American rights to Paul Weitz’s Bel Canto, a romantic drama starring Julianne Moore, Ken Watanabe, Sebastian Koch, Christopher Lambert, Ryo Kase, Tenoch Huerta, and María Mercedes Coroy.
Adapted by screenwriters Anthony Weintraub and Weitz from Ann Patchett’s novel, the film revolves around a disparate group of people in a hostage situation in South America in the 1990s.
The distributor is planning a September national release.
The film is produced by Caroline Baron and Anthony Weintraub of A-Line Pictures; Weitz and Andrew Miano of Depth of Field; and Lizzie Friedman, Karen Lauder, and Greg Little, who are producing and financing through their company Priority Pictures.
In the feature, Moore plays a famous American soprano, who travels to...
Adapted by screenwriters Anthony Weintraub and Weitz from Ann Patchett’s novel, the film revolves around a disparate group of people in a hostage situation in South America in the 1990s.
The distributor is planning a September national release.
The film is produced by Caroline Baron and Anthony Weintraub of A-Line Pictures; Weitz and Andrew Miano of Depth of Field; and Lizzie Friedman, Karen Lauder, and Greg Little, who are producing and financing through their company Priority Pictures.
In the feature, Moore plays a famous American soprano, who travels to...
- 5/8/2018
- by Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Screen Media has acquired North American rights to Paul Weitz’s <em>Bel Canto,</em> a romantic drama starring Julianne Moore, Ken Watanabe, Sebastian Koch, Christopher Lambert, Ryo Kase, Tenoch Huerta, and María Mercedes Coroy.
Adapted by screenwriter Anthony Weintraub and Weitz from Ann Patchett’s novel, the film revolves around a disparate group of people in a hostage situation in South America in the 1990s.
The distributor is planning a September national release.
<em>Bel Canto</em> was produced by Caroline Baron and Anthony Weintraub of A-Line Pictures; Weitz and Andrew Miano of Depth of Field;...
Adapted by screenwriter Anthony Weintraub and Weitz from Ann Patchett’s novel, the film revolves around a disparate group of people in a hostage situation in South America in the 1990s.
The distributor is planning a September national release.
<em>Bel Canto</em> was produced by Caroline Baron and Anthony Weintraub of A-Line Pictures; Weitz and Andrew Miano of Depth of Field;...
Screen Media has acquired North American rights to “Bel Canto,” Paul Weitz’s adaptation of the acclaimed Ann Patchett novel. The drama about a hostage crisis stars Julianne Moore and Ken Watanabe. Opera legend Renée Fleming contributes vocals to the film. A national theatrical release is planned for September.
“Bel Canto” centers on Roxane Coss (Moore), a famous American soprano, who travels to South America to give a private concert at the birthday party of a Japanese mogul (Watanabe). The festivities are interrupted by guerrillas demanding the release of their imprisoned comrades. A lengthy standoff ensues, and as talks drag on bonds are formed between hostages and captors.
Sebastian Koch, Christopher Lambert, Ryo Kase, Tenoch Huerta and María Mercedes Coroy round out the cast. The film was written by Anthony Weintraub and Weitz. It is produced by Caroline Baron and Anthony Weintraub of A-Line Pictures; Weitz and Andrew Miano of...
“Bel Canto” centers on Roxane Coss (Moore), a famous American soprano, who travels to South America to give a private concert at the birthday party of a Japanese mogul (Watanabe). The festivities are interrupted by guerrillas demanding the release of their imprisoned comrades. A lengthy standoff ensues, and as talks drag on bonds are formed between hostages and captors.
Sebastian Koch, Christopher Lambert, Ryo Kase, Tenoch Huerta and María Mercedes Coroy round out the cast. The film was written by Anthony Weintraub and Weitz. It is produced by Caroline Baron and Anthony Weintraub of A-Line Pictures; Weitz and Andrew Miano of...
- 5/8/2018
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Ahead of start of production in New York on Monday [13], Sebastian Koch, Elsa Zylberstein and Christopher Lambert have joined the romantic drama as Bloom continues sales at the Efm.
Paul Weitz will direct Bel Canto and adapted the screenplay with Anthony Weintraub from Ann Patchett’s novel of the same name.
Julianne Moore will star alongside Ken Watanabe in the story set against the backdrop of a hostage crisis in South America.
Moore will play a famous soprano invited to perform at the birthday party of a rich Japanese industrialist when guerrillas storm the building. Grammy-winning soprano Renée Fleming will provide vocals.
Bloom introduced Bel Canto in Toronto last year and Wme Global handles Us rights.
Caroline Baron and Anthony Weintraub will produce through A-Line Pictures alongside Weitz and Andrew Miano of Depth of Field, and Lizzie Friedman, Karen Lauder and Greg Little of Priority Pictures.
Paul Weitz will direct Bel Canto and adapted the screenplay with Anthony Weintraub from Ann Patchett’s novel of the same name.
Julianne Moore will star alongside Ken Watanabe in the story set against the backdrop of a hostage crisis in South America.
Moore will play a famous soprano invited to perform at the birthday party of a rich Japanese industrialist when guerrillas storm the building. Grammy-winning soprano Renée Fleming will provide vocals.
Bloom introduced Bel Canto in Toronto last year and Wme Global handles Us rights.
Caroline Baron and Anthony Weintraub will produce through A-Line Pictures alongside Weitz and Andrew Miano of Depth of Field, and Lizzie Friedman, Karen Lauder and Greg Little of Priority Pictures.
- 2/9/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
After a summer filled with action films and sequels, it’s always heartening to hear about intimate dramas heading for production – and Bel Canto is the latest such project. With the Golden Globe-winning Academy Award nominee Paul Weitz at the helm, the hostage drama now also boasts Julianne Moore and Ken Watanabe in the lead roles.
Bel Canto is adapted from the 2001 Ann Patchett novel of the same name, which is itself loosely based on the Japanese Embassy hostage crisis that unfolded in Lima, Peru, in 1996. The fictional work sees a birthday party held at the Vice Presidential compound of an unnamed South American nation, with the aim of encouraging wealthy businessman Katsumi Hosokawa to invest in the country. His hosts have hired American opera singer Roxane Coss to perform at the event, because he’s a noted fan of her work. As the celebration gets underway, however, terrorists attack...
Bel Canto is adapted from the 2001 Ann Patchett novel of the same name, which is itself loosely based on the Japanese Embassy hostage crisis that unfolded in Lima, Peru, in 1996. The fictional work sees a birthday party held at the Vice Presidential compound of an unnamed South American nation, with the aim of encouraging wealthy businessman Katsumi Hosokawa to invest in the country. His hosts have hired American opera singer Roxane Coss to perform at the event, because he’s a noted fan of her work. As the celebration gets underway, however, terrorists attack...
- 9/8/2016
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
Bloom has launched sales on Paul Weitz’s adaptation of Ann Patchett’s bestselling novel.
Bloom has launched international sales here at Toronto International Film Festival (Sept 8-18) on Paul Weitz’s adaptation of Bel Canto, which will star Julianne Moore, Ken Watanabe and Demián Bichir.
Weitz adapted the screenplay with Anthony Weintraub from Ann Patchett’s romantic bestseller about relationships that ensue amid a hostage crisis in a South American dictatorship.
Wme Global represents Us rights. A-Line Pictures’ Caroline Baron and Weintraub produce alongside Weitz and his Depth Of Field partner Andrew Miano.
The love story will star Moore as a famous American soprano who travels to a South American country to give a private recital at the birthday party of rich Japanese industrialist, played by Watanabe.
As the gathering assembles, guerrillas led by General Benjamin storm the house and demand the release of imprisoned comrades.
In the ensuing month-long impasse, hostages and captors...
Bloom has launched international sales here at Toronto International Film Festival (Sept 8-18) on Paul Weitz’s adaptation of Bel Canto, which will star Julianne Moore, Ken Watanabe and Demián Bichir.
Weitz adapted the screenplay with Anthony Weintraub from Ann Patchett’s romantic bestseller about relationships that ensue amid a hostage crisis in a South American dictatorship.
Wme Global represents Us rights. A-Line Pictures’ Caroline Baron and Weintraub produce alongside Weitz and his Depth Of Field partner Andrew Miano.
The love story will star Moore as a famous American soprano who travels to a South American country to give a private recital at the birthday party of rich Japanese industrialist, played by Watanabe.
As the gathering assembles, guerrillas led by General Benjamin storm the house and demand the release of imprisoned comrades.
In the ensuing month-long impasse, hostages and captors...
- 9/7/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Julianne Moore has been set to star alongside Ken Watanabe and Demian Bichir in Bel Canto, the long-in-the-works movie adaptation of Ann Patchett’s bestselling 2001 novel that Paul Weitz is directing. Weitz also adapted the screenplay with Anthony Weintraub, and Bloom will kick off sales on the pic at the upcoming Toronto Film Festival. Wme Global is repping U.S. rights. Bel Canto will follow the plotlines of Patchett’s 2001 novel, based on actual events in Peru in the…...
- 9/7/2016
- Deadline
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