Theatre 2
Nov 21 2012
•3h 50m
•Documentary
Oriza Hirata is Japan's leading playwright and director, who runs his own theatrical company, Seinendan. Theatre 2 (Observational Film Series #4) examines the dynamic relationship between theatre and the society through depicting Hirata's activities. In order for his art and his not-so-commercial company to survive this highly capitalistic modern society, what kind of strategy does Hirata have and practice?
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Oriza Hirata
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Kanji Furutachi
Himself
Hiroko Matsuda
Herself
Yozo Shimada
Himself
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