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JFF 2026 Free Tōru Takemitsu Film Screenings at ACMI, Melbourne
8 days leftEnds Sun 1 November at 10:30
The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) presents a free retrospective of four rare classic films scored by composer Tōru Takemitsu at ACMI in Melbourne, from 29 October to 1 November. Reserve your free tickets via the JFF website.
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Original title
[VIC] Free Classic Japanese Film Screenings: Tōru TAKEMITSU Screenings at ACMI (Bookings Required)
Quick take
Good for
- Fans of classic Japanese cinema
- Interested in Takemitsu's music or Japanese culture
- Melburnians looking for a free film outing
Not for
- Those not in Melbourne
- Those who dislike black-and-white classics
Why it's worth a look
- Free screenings of rare classic films
- Marks 30 years since Takemitsu's passing
Watch out
- Bookings required in advance
- Limited seats – book early
If it suits youcosts nothing, worth ~$15, done in 10 min, easy
Worth it?
$15
Estimated value (incl. non-cash or conditional value)
Free
- Price
- Free
- Value per hour
- $54
Effort
Easyabout 10 min
Easy
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How to do it
- 1Go to the JFF website (japanesefilmfestival.net) and find the ACMI Takemitsu retrospective event page
- 2Choose the session you want to attend (between 29 October and 1 November)
- 3Click the booking button and fill in your name and email to complete the free ticket reservation
- 4Show your confirmation email or QR code at ACMI on the day of the screening
Money-saving tip: Keep an eye on JFF's emails after booking – extra seats are sometimes released.
Conditions
- Event is at ACMI in Melbourne, VIC only
- Advance booking via the JFF website is required; walk-ins may not be available
- Seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis
- Sessions run from 29 October to 1 November 2026
Risks
- NoteOnly available in VIC.
- NoteFree events may book out quickly; reserve your tickets early