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ABOUT THE THEATER
Onomichi is renowned as a "movie town", the birthplace of the Onomichi trilogy featuring iconic films such as OZU Yasujiro's "Tokyo Story", OBAYASHI Nobuhiko's "I Are You, You Am Me", and "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time", along with SHINDO Kaneto's "The Naked Island". Within this cinematic backdrop, Cinema Onomichi stands proudly as the sole movie theater in Onomichi City.
The cinema resides within a building with a history dating back to 1949, and in October 2008, it was opened through the support of the community, raising 27 million yen in citizen donations. Now celebrating its 15th year of operation, the cinema serves as a platform for interaction between citizens and filmmakers, fostering a deep appreciation for the art of cinema.
Aside from regular film screenings, Cinema Onomichi actively engages with the local community, particularly the younger generation, through the organization of film workshops. These workshops aim to educate children about their emotions and enrich their understanding of the world through the lens of film.
Staff

KAWAMOTO Seijun
History
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- 2001
- The former Onomichi Shochiku theater closed, leaving Onomichi City without any movie theaters.
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- 2004
- A voluntary organization, the "Association to Create a Movie Theater in Onomichi" was established. They continued screening activities every two months and gathered members.
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- 2005
- NPO Cinema Onomichi was established.
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- 2008
- Citizen donations were collected to open Cinema Onomichi.
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- 2023
- Celebrating its 15th anniversary since its opening.
Information
- ADDRESS
- 6-2 Higashigoshocho, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, 722-0036 Japan
- Web
- http://cinemaonomichi.com/
- SNS
RECOMMENDED FILM

- A Girl in My Room
- 2022 / Drama, Romance / 98min G
Comments from the Theater
It's a wonderful work that envelopes the pure love of young people with the picturesque scenery of Onomichi. The film's highlight lies in the scenic landscapes of Onomichi. The scenes where the main characters enjoy Onomichi's specialties like pudding and okonomiyaki leave a lasting impression. Onomichi is a city where you can relish both its beauty and cuisine, so I would be delighted if you could embark on a journey to explore the filming locations.