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ABOUT THE THEATER
Our parent organization is the independent screening group ''IRIS-IN".
In 2010, we produced the film "Sketches of Kaitan City," which was adapted from the original novel by SATO Yasushi, a writer from Hakodate who tragically passed away in 1990. This film was a collaborative effort, involving numerous Hakodate citizens and was positioned as a film representing the people of Hakodate. The film's success led to a reevaluation of the once-forgotten writer, SATO Yasushi, prompting the republication of all his written works. Subsequently, five films based on Sato's original stories were brought to life, each set in Hakodate. These works have garnered widespread acclaim both domestically and internationally. Moving forward, our aim is to continue our activities as a cinema deeply rooted in the essence of Hakodate, crafting films that embody the spirit of this unique land.
Staff
Manager: SUGAWARA Kazuhiro
1982 -Became active as part of the independent film group "IRIS-IN" in Hakodate City.
1996 - Founded "CINEMA IRIS" in Hakodate, a cinema for the local community.
2010 - Took on the role of the production executive committee representative for the film adaptation of SATO Yasushi's story "Sketches of Kaitan City".
History
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- 1996
- With the cooperation of many citizens, "CINEMA IRIS" was opened in the Goryokaku district.
Nearly 100 films were screened in a year.
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- 2008
- Sugawara encountered the work of SATO Yasushi, a writer from Hakodate who committed suicide in 1990. He was shocked by the unfinished collection of short stories, "Sketches of Kaitan City".
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- 2010
- "Sketches of Kaitan City" was made into a film at all Hakodate locations. Sugawara served as chairman of the production executive committee. The film won the Deauville Asian Film Festival
Jury Prize in France.
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- 2014
- The film based on "The Light Shines Only There", a novel also written by SATO Yasushi. It won the Best Director Award at the Montréal World Film Festival and the Kinema Junpo Award for Best Film of the Year.
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- 2016
- SATO Yasushi's original "Over Fence" was made into a film. It received the Best Film Award, Best Leading Actor Award, and Best Leading Actress Award at the 8th TAMA CINEMA FORUM.
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- 2018
- SATO Yasushi's original work "And Your Bird Can Sing" was produced as a film commemorating the 20th anniversary of CINEMA IRIS. It was shown at the Berlin Film Festival.
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- 2021
- SATO Yasushi's "Kusa no Hibiki" was produced by CINEMA IRIS as its 25th-anniversary film. It was selected as one of the best in EIGA GEIJUTSU magazine.
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- 2022
- The film won the Special Award at the Japanese Professional Movie Awards.
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- 2022
- Received the Suntory Prize for Community Cultural Activities.
Information
- ADDRESS
- 1F Green Estate 22-11 Honcho, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido, 040-0011 Japan
- FACILITY
- Seating Capacity: 71
- Web
- https://www.cinemairis.com/
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RECOMMENDED FILM
- And Your Bird Can Sing
- 2018 / Drama, Romance / 106min G
ABOUT THE AREA
Comments from the Theater
The director, MIYAKE Sho, is an up-and-coming filmmaker, making his first commercial film. Although the original story is set in a student town on the outskirts of Tokyo, the filming location was moved to Hakodate to realistically depict "Current Youth" in an ordinary provincial town.
The film captured the heart of the characters with close-up shots and eye movements.
During the three-week filming period, the staff and cast stayed in Hakodate for a long period of time.
Please check ISHIBASHI Shizukawa's free and supple dance at the club.