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August 2026 | Exhibition
Past and present movie posters from Peter Barakan’s Music Film Festival
Sep 18 - Oct 1 at Kadokawa Cinema Yurakucho
This month, the FCCJ’s exhibition committee is proud to announce the staging of a show featuring past and present movie posters from a breakthrough music film festival staged by well-known broadcaster and DJ Peter Barakan.
Reception/Talk Show
Date: Wednesday, August 26 Doors open 6:00 pm Starts 6:30 pm
Entry Fee: Members ￥1,000, Non-members/guests ￥2,000 (incl. 1 drink)
Advance reservations recommended.
Call 03-3211-3163 or front@fccj.or.jp
Cancellations less than 48 hours in advance will be charged in full.
While movies and TV dramas are primarily visual mediums, music is an essential component as it works alongside the visuals—or sometimes even surpasses them—to shape the film’s atmosphere, connecting the story to the viewer's heart in ways that feel either grounded in reality or steeped in fantasy.
Yet, there are times when music itself takes center stage. Some films depict the lives of musicians or document their careers, while others explore the history and role of music itself. A great movie poster is one that captures a single, evocative film moment and etches it onto our collective memories. Join us at a special reception and talk show on August 26 to listen to Peter Barakan talk about his film festival and play music from some of the featured movies.
Now in its fifth year, the "Peter Barakan Music Film Festival"—held every September in Yurakucho— reflects Barakan’s passion for bringing rare music films to Japan, often premiering works that have never been screened here. The program features valuable films that major distributors often overlook; the festival has grown richer with each passing year, captivating music fans.
Peter Lyon - Chair, Exhibition Committee
