Japanese Classic Film Screening 2022

Embassy of Japan in the UAE, Japan Foundation and Cinema Space welcome you to enjoy two legendary Japanese classic films; "Crucified Lovers" (近松物語, Director Kenji Mizoguchi, 1954) and "Sansho the Bailiff" (山椒大夫, Director Kenji Mizoguchi, 1954), in this September. 

It is a FREE of charge event, but prior REGISTRATION is necessary from the below URL.

This film screening will be organized to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and the United Arab Emirates in 2022

* At the entrance of Manarat Al Saadiyat, you will be requested to show the green pass (PCR negative result within 14 days) on your Al Hosn App. Also, please wear a mask during your stay in Manarat Al Saadiyat.

Film title: Crucified Lovers (近松物語) (English Subtitled)

Director: Kenji Mizoguchi, 1954

Film title: "Sansho the Bailiff" (山椒大夫) (English Subtitled)

Director: Kenji Mizoguchi, 1954

Manarat Al Saadiyat Auditorium

Saturday, September 10 at 5:00pm

Manarat Al Saadiyat Auditorium

Saturday, September 17 at 5:00pm

Registration: https://cs-chikamatsumonogatari.splashthat.com/

Registration: https://cs-sanshothebailiff.splashthat.com/

Mohei is the assistant manager of a big store in Kyoto. Osan, the wife of the owner requests Mohei to come up with the money for the debt of her brother, but because of this action, he is disemployed. Additionally Mohei and Osan are suspected infidelity and they escape together. Although they become to love each other seriously during their escape, the chase of his husband approaches.

The brothers, Anju and Zushio are taken from their parents and sold into the local ruling family “SANSHO THE BAILIFF” falling into kidnap’s trap. The brothers are forced to work in a private estate as the slave and they endure heavy labor for ten years. One day they hear their names in the song which is sung by new slave and try to escape.

The event is co-organized by Embassy of Japan in the UAE, Japan Foundation and Cinema Space