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10-14 November 2024
We’re back again at the fantastic Chapeltown Picturehouse, but this time we’re bringing a classic anime feature film to the proceedings! We are very excited to be screening the 2001 Japanese animated drama Millennium Actress, by acclaimed writer and director Satoshi Kon (Perfect Blue).
The critically acclaimed film follows a filmmaker, Genya Tachibana who begins work on a documentary about famed Japanese actress Chiyoko Fujiwara. Now well into old age, Chiyoko has become reclusive and shy about any publicity, but she eventually warms up to Tachibana and starts to relay her life story. As the decades pass, Chiyoko is transformed from a teen with big dreams into a full-blown celebrity, while her cinematic characters span various eras, from ancient Japan to the distant future.
Do not miss the chance to see this anime classic on the big screen in glorious 4k!
Chapeltown Picture House is part of the award winning street food venue GRUB and is a short 5 min walk from Manchester Victoria Train Station. Veggie & Vegan options are available for food & drink and the venue is accessible, please head to their website for more info.
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MAF Presents is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network, and sponsored by University of Salford.
Dir. Satoshi Kon // 2001 // Japan, South Korea // Lang. Japanese
Filmmaker Genya Tachibana begins work on a documentary about famed Japanese actress Chiyoko Fujiwara. Now well into old age, Chiyoko has become reclusive and shy about any publicity, but she eventually warms up to Tachibana and starts to relay her life story.
