Staff Correspondent
Recently, the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Japan Foundation, hosted a
Japanese Film Festival. The event, held at the Embassy.
Japanese Ambassador IWAMA and his wife warmly welcomed the audience, which included university
students, particularly those from the Departments of Film and Media Studies, Japanese Studies, and
Japanese Language.
In his opening remarks, Ambassador IWAMA expressed his hope that the students in attendance would
be inspired to learn more about Japan through its films, fostering a deeper mutual understanding and
friendship between the two nations.
Two exceptional Japanese films were screened during the festival:
The Lines That Define Me (線は、僕を描く)
And, the Baton Was Passed (そして、バトンは渡された).
These films offered a glimpse into the depth of Japanese storytelling, highlighting themes of self-
discovery, family, and human connection.
The main aim of the film festival was to promote Japanese culture and strengthen cultural ties between
Japan and Bangladesh.
Japanese Film Festival held at Embassy
