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Facility : 800 m2 (scheduled to open in 2007)
 The
Akira Kurosawa Memorial Museum Gallery and Theater conveys to
the younger generations the compositions and masterpieces by
the distinguished Japanese film director, Akira Kurosawa. Tthe
Foundation realizes one of its primary idea of HONORing Kurosawa
film works. The Akira Kurosawa Memorial Museum Gallery and Theater
is considered the most “memorial” of all structures in this complex-
located in the highest point in the entire facility, the Akiteru
no Ma overlooks the Bay of Imari, revealing the life and works
of Akira Kurosawa. Who was Akira Kurosawa? What kind of works
did he produce? What were his surroundings like? How did he live?
What meaning does his works have to us today? The Akira Kurosawa
Memorial Museum Gallery and Theater presents two types of exhibitions:
a three-dimensional display of various works in the gallery,
and a two-dimensional presentation of his life on screen. |
Facility: 1,200 m2 (scheduled to open in Spring 2009)
The
Akira Kurosawa Memorial Film Institute realizes the Foundation’s
idea to DEVELOP young talents in the field of film work. Students
at this Film Institute will have the opportunity to learn important
methods of film-making in a short span by actually creating their
own works. The Akira Kurosawa Memorial Film Institute will be
affiliated with a range of universities, both domestic and abroad.
The “study abroad program” will allow students from the affiliated
institutions to join the programs at the Akira Kurosawa Memorial
Film Institute. |
Facility: 1,000 m2 (scheduled to be opened in Spring
2009)
The
Akira Kurosawa Memorial Film Institute will be equipped with
its own 80-room dormitory facility for instructors, guests and
students. This dormitory will be surrounded by water, the beech,
greenery and the forest-- an ideal environment for creative sparks. |
Facility: 1,500 m2 (scheduled to open in 2008)
The
Akira Kurosawa Memorial Cinema Complex brings the greatness of
Film to the people of City of Imari. The Cinema Complex will
also be the center for the Akira Kurosawa Memorial Short Film
Festival, annual film festival founded in September 2004, and
will also be the main stage for the upcoming Imari-Kurosawa International
Film Festival. These objectives realize the Foundation’s idea
to PROMOTE various works of film. The Akira Kurosawa Memorial
Cinema Complex will consist of 5 movie theaters with each theater
being connected by corridors with various shops and restaurants
that relate to film making. |
Facility: 700 m2 (scheduled to open in 2010)
The
Akira Kurosawa Memorial Film Art Center consists of 2 sections.
One section will be a vast research center for studies on history
of world films, history of film makers, and other various areas
such as film industry, technology, and creative expressions.
Analysis from these studies will be disclosed in order to enhance
the future of film industry and film art.
The second section will hold offices for various film-making
support programs. The Foundation intends to provide various
forms of assistance to young creators around the world. These
activities in the Akira Kurosawa Memorial Film Art Center realize
the Foundation’s idea to RESEARCH and SUPPORT activities of
film making. |
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