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第19回 日本映画祭(チェコ・プラハ) → → → 19TH JAPANESE FILM AND CULTURE FESTIVAL
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FROM THE HEART
We are living in an era of almost unlimited opportunities. We can travel, study, conduct business and enjoy freedom which former generations never even dreamed of, and yet we approach it as something quite obvious. But can this rapid life full of expectations, demands and constant chasing after our dreams truly bring us inner satisfaction and harmony?
Japanese playwright and actor Zeami Motokiyo once likened an artistic message to a flower that is passed from heart to heart. This idea also provided the inspiration for this year’s edition of Eigasai, the 19th festival of Japanese cinema and culture, which is very close to all of our hearts indeed.
The motto “From the Heart” reminds us that if we want to live a fulfilled and happy life, our heart is sometimes more important than our head which tends to spur us on to endlessly pursue performance and practicality. Maybe this is the right time to stop for a moment and let our hearts speak.
The stories of this year’s festival films will take us to Japan, both current and past. We will shed the everyday pragmatism and enter a world where love has greater value than property, tradition and respect for nature prevail, and even a simple meal brings joy if made with love and humility. We will witness stories that inspire us to continue our effort even though the goal is not in sight or seems out of reach, even where there is no cure for the disease and the social position seems to defines one’s destiny with no option for a change. What all these films have in common – and what we wish to convey to you – is a message of kindness and determination to not give up.
The films to be screened as part of this year’s edition of the festival were provided by The Japan Foundation in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan in the Czech Republic and the Freestone Production, EST studios, and Aerofilms distribution companies.
GASAI 2026
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TICKETS
All movies are in Japanese, subtitled in both Czech and English.
Single entry tickets 170 CZK, for ZTP, students and seniors 150 CZK.
For children under 10 years of age, free admission to the film Ponyo. This movie is in Japanese with Czech subtitles.
The discount on admission can only be applied at the Lucerna cinema ticket office.
Accreditation for 1000 CZK and ZTP/student/senior 900 CZK.
On sale from January 2026 only at the Lucerna Cinema box office.
Film screenings and performances take place at the Great Hall of Lucerna Cinema, Vodičkova 36, Praha 1.
The program may be subject to change.
Eigasai Without Barriers?
If stairs are an obstacle for you but you would like to attend one of the film screenings, please write to us at office@eigasai.cz or send a message via the Czech-Japanese Society on Messenger. We will do everything possible to ensure your visit is safe and comfortable.
Kino Lucerna, as part of the Lucerna Palace, has been in operation since 1909. The building, designed in the style of Secessionist modernism, has been a national cultural monument since 2017. For this reason, providing barrier-free access to all areas is very complicated.
チケット販売
全映画は日本語音声、チェコ語・英語字幕。
各映画のチケット料金 170,-CZK
割引対象
障害者手帳をお持ちの方や高齢者は150,-CZK
「崖の上のポニョ」をご覧になる10歳までのお子様の入場料は無料
*上記割引は、ルツェルナ映画館のチケットカウンターでご購入の時のみ有効
映画祭期間中、どの映画にも自由にお入りいただける期間共通券の料金は
1000,-CZK、障害者・学生・高齢者は900,-CZKです。
映画はVodičkova 36, Praha 1、 ルツェルナ宮殿内映画館の大ホールにて上映。
Contact
office@eigasai.cz
