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Theatre 2

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?

Top Cast

  • Oriza Hirata

    Oriza Hirata

    Himself

  • Kanji Furutachi

    Kanji Furutachi

    Himself

  • Hiroko Matsuda

    Hiroko Matsuda

    Herself

  • Yozo Shimada

    Yozo Shimada

    Himself

  • Fumie Midorikawa

    Fumie Midorikawa

    Herself

  • Laure Adler

    Laure Adler

    Herself

Overview

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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