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Media Arts Festival Features (2013x7)

Data di messa in onda: Feb 22, 2013

This month's "Japan Media Arts Festival" introduces audiences to some of the most popular art and performances from all over the world. "Wolf Children" by director Mamoru Hosoda received the Excellence Award in the Animation Division. It features a theme of family bonds, using precise hand-drawings and computer-graphics. Last year, the film did strong business in Japan bringing in box-office revenue rivaling Ghibli productions by Hayao Miyazaki. It's scheduled to be shown in more than 40 countries and regions. Guest: Mamoru Hosoda (animation film director) Other news: -Survey results of geologic faults may keep Higashidori nuclear plant off-line for some time. -Japan contends with air pollution from China. -Kabuki actor Bando Tamasaburo receives French cultural award.