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Engeki 1

Theatre 1

演劇1

Release Date: October, 20th, 2012

Running Time: 172 min

Genre: Documentary

Color: Color

Screening Format: HDV,HDCAM, Blu-ray

Screen Size: -

Sound Processing: -

Subtitle: English, French

[ Directed by ]

SODA Kazuhiro

[ Produced by ]

SODA Kazuhiro

[ Cast ]

HIRATA Oriza

[ Staff ]

KASHIWAGI Kiyoko ── Production Associate
SODA Kazuhiro ── Cinematography
SODA Kazuhiro ── Editor

[ Production Company ]

Laboratory X, Inc.

[ Distributor (Japan) ]

TOFOO

[ Story ]

First half of the two-part documentary focusing on the creative site for the Seinendan Theater Company, headed by the world-renowned Japanese playwright Hirata Oriza. Directed by the hot documentary filmmaker Soda Kazuhiro, who has won awards at film festivals around the world for {Campaign}, {Mental}, and {Peace}.
In depth coverage of the theater company's rehearsals and performances unravels the theater making of Hirata, who is known for being a perfectionist. The film gradually brings into stark relief the true motivation behind theater and performance.

[ Official Site ]

http://engeki12.com/

[ Contact (International) ]

Laboratory X, Inc
Rep: SODA Kazuhiro
Attn: KASHIWAGI Kiyoko
E-mail: kiyoko@laboratoryx.us
https://www.kazuhirosoda.com

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