Kataoka Nizaemon XV and Kataoka Kotaro to Appear! Special Talk Show for Feature Documentary Film 'Kabuki Actor Kataoka Nizaemon XIII' Announced

A special talk show has been announced to coincide with the revival screening of the complete documentary film 'Kabuki Actor Kataoka Nizaemon XIII' (all 6 volumes) in Tokyo at Pole Pole Higashi-Nakano.

The first session (May 31st) will feature Kataoka Kotaro, and the second session (June 6th) will welcome Kataoka Nizaemon XV as a guest.

Dates and Times:

[First Session] Sunday, May 31st Following the screening of "Son'emon no Maki" at 16:30, the talk show will begin around 18:00 and last approximately 30 minutes. Guest: Kataoka Kotaro

[Second Session] Saturday, June 6th Following the screening of "Wakaayu no Maki" at 11:50, the talk show will begin around 13:40 and last approximately 30 minutes. Guest: Kataoka Nizaemon XV

*Please note that the talk show is held in conjunction with the film screening. Applications for the talk show alone are not accepted.

Tickets:

Ticket Price: 2,800 yen (uniform price) including film screening. Purchase Method: Available at the theater box office and online (https://pole2.co.jp).

Sales Start Dates:

[First Session] For the May 31st (Sun) screening ▶ Sales begin May 24th (Sun) (Online from 0:00 AM / Theater box office from 9:30 AM)

[Second Session] For the June 6th (Sat) screening ▶ Sales begin May 30th (Sat) (Online from 0:00 AM / Theater box office from 9:30 AM)

*If tickets sell out online before the theater box office sales time, there will be no sales at the box office.

Venue:

Pole Pole Higashi-Nakano Pole Pole Za Building B1F, 4-4-1 Higashi-Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo TEL: 03-3371-0088 WEB Page: https://pole2.co.jp

About the film 'Kabuki Actor Kataoka Nizaemon XIII': This film is a documentary that follows the life of the esteemed actor Kataoka Nizaemon XIII, father of the current Kataoka Nizaemon XV, who supported the Kabuki world from the late Showa to early Heisei eras, from ages 84 to 90. It is an extraordinary masterpiece, produced by documentary filmmaker Sumiko Haneda and Jiyu Kobo, consisting of 6 volumes and totaling 10 hours and 46 minutes.

Due to its extensive length, screening opportunities in cinemas have been limited, and it has not been released on home video or online streaming, leading it to be known as a "legendary work." The most recent complete screening was in Paris in 2018 as an official program of "Japonismes 2018." This time, commemorating the 33rd anniversary of Nizaemon XIII's passing and the 100th anniversary of Sumiko Haneda's birth, the complete 6-volume series will be screened in domestic cinemas for the first time in 17 years.

Beyond his stage performances in works like 'Kotobuki Soga no Taimen,' 'Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami,' 'Koi Bikyaku Yamato Orai,' and his final stage 'Hachin Shugo no Shiro,' the film also features a rich collection of artistic discussions and rehearsal scenes. It is a must-see masterpiece for Kabuki fans, showcasing the "dignity" of an actor earnestly pursuing his art throughout his life.

Furthermore, author Shuichi Yoshida watched this film while writing the original novel for the blockbuster film 'Kokuhou.' We confidently recommend this work as an invitation "deeper into the world of Kabuki" for those who have become interested in Kabuki through works like 'Kokuhou' and 'Kobikicho no Adauchi.'

Film Screening Data: (C) Kanata-sha Film Title: 'Kabuki Actor Kataoka Nizaemon XIII' All 6 volumes Volume 1: "Wakaayu no Maki" (102 min) Volume 2: "Hito to Gei no Maki (Part 1)" (94 min) Volume 3: "Hito to Gei no Maki (Part 2)" (101 min) Volume 4: "Hito to Gei no Maki (Part 3)" (105 min) Volume 5: "Son'emon no Maki" (86 min) Volume 6: "Tosen no Maki" (158 min) Director: Sumiko Haneda Production: Jiyu Kobo Production Year: 1992-1994 Screening Format: DCP screening, total 10 hours 46 minutes

Film Screening Period and Schedule: Screening Period: Saturday, May 16th to Friday, June 12th

Screening Schedule: ■ May 16th (Sat) - May 21st (Thu) 9:50 AM - "Wakaayu no Maki" 11:50 AM - "Hito to Gei no Maki (Part 1)" 4:00 PM - Daily rotating volumes (see right) ▶▶ 4:00 PM - May 16th (Sat) "Wakaayu no Maki" May 17th (Sun) "Hito to Gei no Maki (Part 1)" May 18th (Mon) "Hito to Gei no Maki (Part 2)" May 19th (Tue) "Hito to Gei no Maki (Part 3)" May 20th (Wed) "Son'emon no Maki" May 21st (Thu) "Tosen no Maki"

May 22nd (Fri) - All Six Volumes Screening Day 9:50 AM - "Wakaayu no Maki" 11:50 AM - "Hito to Gei no Maki (Part 1)" 1:40 PM - "Hito to Gei no Maki (Part 2)" (Break approx. 50 min) 4:10 PM - "Hito to Gei no Maki (Part 3)" 6:10 PM - "Son'emon no Maki" 7:50 PM - "Tosen no Maki" (End scheduled for 10:30 PM)

May 23rd (Sat) - May 29th (Fri) 9:50 AM - "Hito to Gei no Maki (Part 2)" 11:50 AM - "Hito to Gei no Maki (Part 3)" 6:10 PM - Daily rotating volumes (see right)