June 20th is World Refugee Day.
Setagaya Intercultural Center, with the support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), will once again host a screening of a documentary film to deepen understanding of refugee issues.
The film is highly recommended for music fans. By watching this movie, you can help support refugees by gaining a deeper understanding of their experiences. We invite you to come and watch the film at the venue.
A lecture by a UNHCR representative and a speech by a graduate student from Ukraine are also scheduled for the day.
Event Overview
Date & Time:
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Reception: 1:15 PM ／ Start: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location:
Tamagawa Community Hall “Tamagawa Seseragi Hall”
Capacity:
200 participants (Free seating)
Participation Fee:
General: 500 yen ／ Students: Free
Film Screening:
A Theodore Braun Film: Viva Maestro!
Tickets
Tickets available for purchase beginning April 25th.
The PassMarket page (passmarket.yahoo.co.jp) will open.
You can pay using PayPay, a credit card, or convenience store payment.
A Yahoo! JAPAN ID is required to log in to PassMarket.
You can also purchase tickets at the Setagaya Intercultural Center “Crossing Setagaya.”
※Students are also required to obtain a free ticket.
Program
| time | content |
|---|---|
| 13:15 | Doors Open |
| 14:00 | Opening Remarks by Organizer |
| 14:05 | Lecture by UNHCR |
| 14:25 | Short film『What They Took With Them: a List』 |
| 14:35 | Intermission（15 min.） |
| 14:50 | Film Screening Begins『Viva・Maestro！』 |
| 16:30 | End of Program |
※ The program schedule and content are subject to change without notice.
Film Introduction
¡Viva Maestro!
Directed by Theodore Braun｜America｜2022｜99 min.｜Documentary｜
▶ Film Official Website
▶ Film Trailer（YouTube）
Gustavo Dudamel is set to become the first Latin conductor to become music director of the New York Philharmonic in 2026. A documentary that closely follows the triumphs, struggles, and challenges of a young Venezuelan conductor who has appeared like a comet on the classical music scene of the 21st century and captivated the world.
What is the Refugee Film Festival Partners Screening?
The Japan Association for UNHCR holds the “Refugee Film Festival” every year to raise awareness about refugee issues through films.
Since 2022, Setagaya City has participated in UNHCR’s global campaign, the “Municipal Solidarity Campaign for Refugees” (Learn more here).
Starting in 2023, the city has been organizing “Refugee Film Festival Partners Screenings” within Setagaya, continuing its efforts to promote awareness and support for refugees through documentary films.
Co-organized by: Setagaya Cultural Foundation and Setagaya City
Supported by: Japan Association for UNHCR
