Everist Pioneer Tabete Junko biopically to open the Tokyo Film Festival

38. 38. Tokyo International Film Festival has attracted “Climbing for life“Biographical drama Sakamoto Junji Junji on legendary hiking Tabete Junkoas her open night choice.

The film Chronicles is a true story about Tabete, which made history in 1975. year as the first woman to Mount Everest summit. The beloved Japanese actor Ioshinaga Saiuri takes over the main role, marking his first cooperation with Sakamoto in 13 years of “A Angel” (2012).

“Climbing for Life” presents 31. The characteristic of the award-winning Helmer Sakamoto, whose filmography includes “KT” (2002), “Zatoichi The Last” (2010), “Another World” (2019) and “Okicu and the World” (2023). The project marks 50. Anniversary of ASTANCE Evert Event Ancenta Tabai, with Sakamoto Crafting that describes the festival organizers as a “representation that emphasizes human resistance and tolerance.”

The Live Ensemble also contains Sato Koichi, Amami Yuki and Nope. Sakaguchi Rico penciled the scenario, with music Yasukava Goro. The film is based on Table’s Memoire “My mountain life – up and down.”

Beyond Her Everest Triumph, Biopic investigates that Tabey’s achievement “threw a bright light, but also a deep shadow on his friends and family”, according to festival materials. The narrative follows later as he continued hiking despite diagnosed by terminal disease.

“It’s a real honor for our film to be chosen as a movie opener 38. Tiff,” said Sakamoto in the statement. “Although the production process of filmmaking is dramatically changed in digital era, the creation of a film on the audio screen and is still timeless. This film also represents a durable talent of Yoshinaga Saiuri, national treasure, which is generations for generations for generations for generations.

The TIFF Program Director Ichiiama Shozo added: “With the exceptional director of Joshinago Saiuri, this film earns a place as one of the deepest movies. I am convinced that his universal theme will deeply move the audience around the world.”

Cinema Films CO., LTD. It will distribute a film in Japan, with theater release set for 31. October.

The festival is leading 27. October. 5 through the central central District of Tokya, with the Tiffcom industry market scheduled for 29. to 31. October.