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title: "Fuun-Jo-Shi: A Journey into Silent Cinema and Live Music"
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# Fuun-Jo-Shi: A Journey into Silent Cinema and Live Music

[ Justine Theunissen ](https://belexpo.be/en/news/author/justine-theunissen)

** October 24 2025

[Belgian pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka](https://belexpo.be/en/news/tag/belgian-pavilion-expo-2025-osaka)

On **22 and 23 August 2025**, the Belgian Pavilion hosted a rare and unforgettable cinematic and musical encounter: the screening of **Fuun-Jo-Shi (1928)**, a Japanese silent film brought to life with a new score by Belgian composer **Stéphane Orlando**.

 

Performed live by the **Erämaa Ensemble**, accompanied by **Aki Sato** on koto and shamisen, the event mesmerized audiences with a dialogue between Western contemporary music and the delicate beauty of traditional Japanese instruments. The performance created a unique experience where the silent poetry of early cinema merged seamlessly with live musical expressiveness.

This Belgian–Japanese collaboration elevated **Fuun-Jo-Shi** beyond film, turning it into a cultural conversation across generations and art forms. Visitors were transported through a timeless story of loyalty, love, and fate, enriched by a score that bridged East and West, leaving audiences inspired and deeply moved.

The event underscored the Belgian Pavilion’s commitment to fostering artistic exchange, blending innovation, tradition, and cross-cultural storytelling in ways that resonate long after the performance.

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