The 1st Gathering of Cinema and Dialogue: Gazing at Life and Connection

About this event

Held at Sakaide Civic Hall, "The 1st Gathering of Cinema and Dialogue: Gazing at Life and Connection" is an event providing an opportunity to re-examine bonds with family and loved ones when the heart feels weary. The program is structured to allow audiences to experience both early and recent works by director Naomi Kawase, who has won awards at film festivals worldwide. Part 1 features a screening of "Embracing" (Ni Tsutsumarete, 1992 / 40 min), a self-documentary in which director Kawase re-examines the meaning of "family" through a journey tracing the roots of her biological father. Everyday scenery familiar to viewers might appear within the film. Part 2 features a screening of "Tashika ni Atta Maboroshi" (2026 / 115 min), a human drama set on Yakushima Island that portrays life and human connections. Through these works, viewers can feel deep affection for the existence of themselves and their families, while experiencing a profound sense of life, family, and human bonds. Part 1 has free admission, while Part 2 is a paid screening at 1,000 yen on the day, with all seating available on an unreserved basis for both parts. To ensure smooth operation on the day, filling out the advance attendance registration form is recommended. In addition to the municipal station-front parking lot and the civic hall underground parking lot, surrounding partner parking lots offering discount validation are also available.

Venue

Sakaide Civic Hall

2-1-13 Kyomachi, Sakaide-shi, Kagawa 762-0001