Renoir (2025)

Director: Chie Hayakawa Cast: Yui Suzuki, Lily Franky, Hikari Ishida Rating: PG 13 11-year-old Fuki’s father, Keiji, is battling cancer, and in and out of hospital. Her mother, Utako, is constantly stressed out from caring for Keiji while holding down a full-time job. Left alone with her rich imagination, Fuki becomes fascinated by telepathy and falls ever deeper into her own fantasy world… Step into the world of Renoir. Officially selected for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and acclaimed at Toronto, Shanghai, and Malaysia, this film delicately captures the fragility of childhood faced with the incomprehensible. A sensory and deeply moving journey, Renoir is a cinematic experience that promises to leave a lasting impression on hearts and minds. Stay after the movie to enjoy a special encounter with Hideho Urata, the film's acclaimed Director of Photography as he unveils the artistic choices, light, and emotion behind Renoir's stunning imagery. A rare opportunity to discover how cinema becomes painting in motion - and to exchange directly with one of the masters of visual storytelling. 118mins In Japanese with English subtitles Japan, France, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Qatar Drama, Fantasy