# JAFF21: 254 Films from 34 Countries

> JAFF21 showcases 254 films from 34 countries across eight days in Yogyakarta.
- Title: JAFF21: 254 Films from 34 Countries · Republika Online
- Summary: JAFF21 showcases 254 films from 34 countries across eight days in Yogyakarta. JAFF21 will screen 254 films from 34 countries during its eighth-day event in…
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- Published: 2026-11-07T23:59:28+00:00
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## JAFF21 Dates
JAFF21 runs from 28 November 2026 to 5 December 2026 in Yogyakarta.
## JAFF21 Theme
JAFF21 uses the theme 'Influx' to explore societal changes through cinema.
## Opening Film
Filmed in the Philippines, 'Silenced Nights' by Lawrence Fajardo opens JAFF21.
## Closing Film
Japanese film 'You Are the Film' by Makoto Ueda closes JAFF21 after winning the White Raven Award.
## Film Selection
254 films from 34 countries will compete in JAFF21's main and non-competitive categories.
## Key takeaway

JAFF21 will screen 254 films from 34 countries during its eighth-day event in Yogyakarta.