In association with the 60th Kochi Prefecture Arts Festival 2010
The Museum of Art, Kochi, Autumn Screening
「Featured Director: Sion Sono」
The Museum is featuring a special screening of films by Sion Sono, a renowned director of Japanese films who has been receiving acclaim at recent foreign film festivals, and in the spotlight even within Japan.
From the beginning of his career to his latest works, we invite you to enjoy Sono's diversely successful coming of age stories, horror, poetry and novels.

Sion Sono
Film Screenings: November 12th (Fri), 13th (Sat), 14th (Sun) 2010
Location: Hall, Kochi Museum of Art
Admission: One-day ticket: ¥1,000 advance/¥1,200 door
Holders of physical disability cards, care assistance cards, disability cards, war wounded veteran cards, A-Bomb victim health cards, and 1 accompanying caregiver will receive a 30% discount.
Reduced rate: ¥700 advance/¥840 door
* Physical disability discount advance ticket sales will be handled by the Museum of Art, Kochi store.
* Upon presentation of a yearly admission ticket, you may purchase tickets at the advance rate.
Brought to you by: the Museum of Art, Kochi
Supported by: Kochi Prefectural Board of Education, Kochi City Board of Education, NHK Kochi Broadcasting, Kochi Shimbun, RKC Kochi Broadcasting, KUTV, FM Kochi, KSS San-san TV, KCB Kochi Cable TV, Kochi City FM.
Sponsored by:
The Japan Arts Council
Enquiries: The Museum of Art, Kochi
353-2 Takasu, Kochi City, 781-8123
Tel. 088-866-8000
Fax. 088-866-8008
November 12 (Fri)
Doors Open 18:00
①18:20 - 20:08
Utsushimi (1999/108min/Betacam)
This work was designed by Aichi Arts Centre as Part 8 of a series of original reflective films made around the theme of ‘the body’.
②20:15 – 21:54
Suicide Club (2002/99min/35mm)
※R-15 Those under the age of 15 not admissible.
When 54 high school girls throw themselves in front of a train, the incident sets off a chain of mass suicides at various locations around the country, which descends into a state of mayhem in this shocking horror mystery.
November 13 (Sat)
Doors Open 09:30
①10:00 – 11:48
Strange Circus (2005/108min/35mm)
※ R-18Those under the age of 18 notadmissible.
A forbidden erotic mystery brilliantly and obscenely woven around the themes of child abuse and incest, the film follows the fate of a woman’s twisted love.
②13:00 – 14:43
Into a Dream (2005/103min/35mm)
A unique work about one man’s dreams and reality spiraling out of control, this film was made in collaboration with theatre actor Satoshi Tanaka.
③14:50 – 17:29
Noriko’s Dinner Table (2005/159min/35mm)
※R-15 Those under the age of 15 not admissible.
A shocking drama of family life depicting the fates of the members of a decaying real family and of a happy family created by the means of a fictional ‘rental family’.
④ 17:40 – 19:13
Kikyuu Club, Sono Ato (2006/93min/35mm)
A bittersweet coming of age drama written with a tender touch. The members of a ballooning club reunite after 5 years and through talking together about their memories of the club, continue to foster their mutual feelings.
November 14 (Sun)
Doors Open 09:30
①10:00 – 11:48
Exte -Hair Extensions- (2007/108min/35mm)
A horror suspense film made to entertain, with liberal use of special effects. It follows the story of hair extensions carrying a curse to terrorise the people.

(C)2007「エクステ」フィルムパートナーズ
②13:00 – 17:07 (Interval Mid-Way)
Love Exposure (2008/237min/35mm)
※R-15 Those under the age of 15 not admissible.
Starring: Takahiro Nishijima, Hikari Mitsushima, Sakura Andou
With religious commentary and diverse and radical episodes, the story of a charismatic Peeping Tom and his unpredictable love develops with wave-like turmoil. Based on a true story, this is an epic, entertaining film.

③17:20 – 19:08
Be Sure to Share (2009/108min/35mm)
When his father falls ill, the protagonist finds himself dealing with his father for the first time. A deeply moving drama of family life which focuses tenderly on the inner conflict and emotional ties of a father and son.

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