Film series «Broadening affections. The cinema of Sumiko Haneda»

Since becoming independent in 1976 with the film «Usuzumi no sakura», Haneda has produced an impressive filmography spanning more than one hundred titles. Over more than six active decades, her cinema has explored a variety of themes, from nature preservation to the disintegration of rural Japan, including an ageing society and the celebration of women’s work and creativity.

This series offers audiences the opportunity to immerse themselves in Haneda’s cinematic universe, highlighting her commitment to social issues and her ability to capture the essence of Japanese culture through an intimate and profound lens.