CINEMA SPECIAL: Keiji Sada Centenary Feature - "An Autumn Afternoon"

About this event

Actor Keiji Sada captivated audiences across Japan with his handsome features and wide acting range. Marking the centenary of his birth this year, a special screening will be held to enjoy his appearances on the big screen. The film being shown is director Yasujiro Ozu's final work, "An Autumn Afternoon" (1962), a masterpiece that gently depicts the emotions of a father seeing off his daughter upon her marriage and the daughter stepping out into the world. Keiji Sada plays the role of the eldest son of the protagonist who lost his wife early on, adding depth to the story. Experience in theaters the profound world of Ozu's direction, characterized by a meticulous portrayal of each character's standpoint, skillfully intertwining the relationships between the wartime generation and those who did not experience it. Keiji Sada was born in Kyoto in 1926 and moved to Tokyo during the war to enter Waseda University. Introduced by actor Shuji Sano, he joined Shochiku Ofuna Studios and took the stage name Keiji Sada. Since his debut, he appeared in numerous masterpieces, supporting the Japanese film industry as a national star before passing away in 1964 at the young age of 37. Through "An Autumn Afternoon," one of the works adorning his brilliant career, this special feature pays tribute once more to his great achievements.

Venue

Mitaka City Arts and Cultural Center

6-12-14 Kamirenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-0012