As the leaves begin to turn and the evenings grow longer, there's no better time to escape into the magic of cinema. This autumn, Film@BirrTheatre is thrilled to unveil a new season that showcases an exciting line-up of films from the past year. Whether you're a fan of thought-provoking documentaries, edge-of-your-seat dramas, or critically acclaimed films, our carefully curated selection promises something for everyone. Join us at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, where each screening is more than just a film—it's a chance to immerse yourself in the best of contemporary cinema, right in the heart of our community.
The highly anticipated return to fiction feature filmmaking from Wim Wenders (Paris, Texas, Wings of Desire), Perfect Days takes the seasoned writer-director to Tokyo to tell a story celebrating the hidden joys and minutiae of Japanese culture.
In a deeply moving performance that won the Best Actor award at Cannes 2023, Koji Yakusho (Babel, 13 Assassins) stars as Hirayama, a contemplative middle-aged man who lives a life of modesty and serenity, spending his days balancing his job as a dutiful caretaker of Tokyo’s numerous public toilets with his passion for music, literature and photography. As we join him on his structured daily routine, a series of unexpected encounters gradually begin to reveal a hidden past that lies behind his otherwise content and harmonious life.
Channeling Wenders’ affection for the work of Yasujiro Ozu, and combining a refreshingly
non-stereotypical depiction of the Japanese capital – particularly the experience of typically
unappreciated service work – with a soundtrack of iconic hits from the 60s and 80s, this is a
subtle, shimmering and ultimately life-affirming marvel that champions the meditative beauty
of the everyday world around us. It was nominated for the Best International Film award at the 96th Academy Awards.
Join us on Thursday at 8pm for this week's Film@BirrTheatre instalment.
Run time: 125 minutes Cert: PG
Language: In Japanese with English subtitles
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