19th Tokyo International Film FestivalOctober21-29,2006

The 19th TIFF was held together with "TIFFCOM," the market to promote Japanese content to overseas and "AKIHABARA-ENTA MATSURI" which was held in Akihabara, the heart of animation, games, cartoons and character goods.

Works by directors Shohei Imamura, Kon Ichikawa and Seijun Suzuki were featured, providing opportunities to review the progress of masters of the Japanese film industry.In addition, the "Cinema Vibration" was held, focusing on the relationship between music and films. Films connected to music were screened, and a live performance was given at Roppongi Hills Arena as a closing event. A new project to nurture film critics was also started. Critiques of the films screened in the "Competition" section were invited for awards.