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One of the leading distributors of Asian cinema in the UK Let Third Window Films be your window to the East!
The Third Window Films brand was born in 2005 when its film-loving founders grew bored of the stream of worn-out shock horror vehicles from the Far East. Third Window Films works hard to bring you the wonderful world beyond long-haired ghost films and mindless Hollywood action copies, sourcing the finest works in new Far Eastern cinema. We strive to represent a rich variety of film genres, be they
Blow the Night! #夜をぶっとばせ
One of the most realistic films about Japanese thinner-sniffing gangs of the 1980s
Directed by Chusei Sone (Angel Guts)
First ever release outside of Japan coming July 27 from
https://thirdwindowfilms.com/films/scars-of-the-sun-blow-the-night/
KOTOKO
One of the great Japanese psychological horrors and definitely up there with the best from Tetsuo director Shinya Tsukamoto!
Out on bluray from
https://thirdwindowfilms.com/films/kotoko/
29/05/2026
Toshiaki Toyoda's TRANSCENDING DIMENSIONS 次元を超える is playing back to back with Jodorowsky's THE HOLY MOUNTAIN on June 18th in London at The Nickel Cinema!
Super Surreal double bill!!
Tickets: thenickel.co.uk/screening/431
26/05/2026
NEW RELEASE!
Chusei Sone Double Bill of SCARS OF THE SUN / BLOW THE NIGHT
First time either film is getting a release in any format outside of Japan!
Out July 27 - Order at Terracotta Distribution
https://shop.terracottadistribution.com/products/scars-of-the-sun-blow-the-night-blu-ray-limited-edition
Limited edition set (2000 copies)
Disc 1: Scars of the Sun
・Jasper Sharp feature audio commentary
・"The Sun Sets on Chusei Sone" - Dakota Noot Video Essay
・Original Trailer
Disc 2: Blow the Night
・Producer Kunihiko Ukai interview
・Tom Mes feature audio commentary
・“Juvenile Deliquency in ‘80s Japan” - James Balmont Video Essay
・Original Trailer
0-Ring with illustrated artwork from Ryan Quackenbush
Full-height Scanavo packaging w/reversible sleeves & artwork from both films.
12 page booklet with writing from Miriam Balanescu
24/05/2026
Next releases to be announced on May 26th!
23/05/2026
Enter the Gate to the Universe!
Just a few more days until the award-winning sci-fi trip TRANSCENDING DIMENSIONS ＃次元を超える makes its way onto bluray!
Directed by Toshiaki Toyoda(Blue Spring/9 Souls)
Winner of the Best Director Award at the 58th Sitges Film Festival
https://thirdwindowfilms.com/films/transcending-dimensions/
21/05/2026
On May 26th we'll be announcing our next set of releases.
A double-bill of unbelievably obscure but super-great 80s youth-rebellion flicks from Japan.
Neither have been released in any format outside of Japan before, not even any film festivals!
Watch this space!
19/05/2026
Toshiaki Toyoda's THE BLOOD OF REBIRTH 蘇りの血 is reviewed at Psychocinema
World bluray debut on May 25th along with Transcending Dimensions!
Order at Terracotta Distribution
The Blood Of Rebirth (2009) review Toyoda transforms the folkloric tale of Oguri Hangan into a personal warning for the Other: I will not let you ‘kill’ my societal position as director.
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