Theatre 1
演劇1
Synopsis
Theatre 1 (Observational Film Series #3) is a feature length documentary, which closely depicts the world of Oriza Hirata, Japan's leading playwright and director, and his theatrical company, Seinendan. By depicting them, the film leads the audience to revisit fundamental but timely questions: What is theatre? Why do human beings act?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 2013
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuhiro Soda
- Original Title
- 演劇1
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Production Studios
- Laboratory X
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuhiro Soda
Kazuhiro Soda
Kazuhiro Soda
Kiyoko Kashiwagi, Kazuhiro Soda
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuhiro Soda
Director
Kazuhiro Soda
Director of Photography
Kiyoko Kashiwagi
Producer
Kazuhiro Soda
Producer
Kazuhiro Soda
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Theatre 1
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What is Theatre 1 about?
Theatre 1 (Observational Film Series #3) is a feature length documentary, which closely depicts the world of Oriza Hirata, Japan's leading playwright and director, and his theatrical company, Seinendan. By depicting them, the film leads the audience to revisit fundamental but timely questions: What is theatre? Why do human beings act?
Who directed Theatre 1?
Theatre 1 was directed by Kazuhiro Soda.
Who stars in Theatre 1?
The principal cast of Theatre 1 includes Oriza Hirata, Koji Fukada, Kanji Furutachi, Kotaro Shiga, Hiroko Matsuda.
When was Theatre 1 released and how long is it?
Theatre 1 was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Theatre 1?
Theatre 1 holds official age classifications: FR: festival.