Kamakura Kawakita Movie Memorial Hall

An international person who made a great contribution to art and culture by importing and distributing movies and was called a movie ambassador.Opened at the site of the residence of Nagamasa Kawakita and Mr. and Mrs. Kashiko.
The building is a one-story Japanese-style building that expresses the image of Sukiya-zukuri and is in harmony with the surrounding environment.The wooden fence has been restored to its former appearance, and the bright and wide opening of the exhibition room overlooks the lush garden, creating a calm atmosphere in the ancient city of Kamakura.
Suitable for a place where famous domestic and foreign filmmakers gathered at that time, various movie materials are exhibited and movie screenings, lectures, and events are held throughout the year.
You may be able to enjoy unexpected encounters with nostalgic movies and new works!

<About the Former Kawakita Residence Villa (Former Watsuji Residence)> *Open to the public in spring and autumn
Former Kawakita's residence (former Watsuji's residence) is located in the memorial hall, and in 1963 he attended the French Film Festival.Alan Delon,Marie Laforet,Director Francois TruffautAlso visited Mr. and Mrs. Kawakita, and it was a place for filmmakers to interact.

A big party was held when the French Film Festival was held in 1973.Mireille d'ArcIn addition to guests such as, he lived in Kamakura at that time.Mr. Kinuyo Tanaka,Hidemi Kon todayThere are still pictures of people who participated and had a chat.

In addition, the master of the Indian film industryDirector Satyajit RayAnd a master of Greek cinemaDirector Theo AngelopoulosWell-known movie people are also visiting.also,Director Wim WendersOf "Tokyo painting"Mr. Chishu RyuIt is also famous for the interview with.

* We also have opportunities to open to the public in the form of special exhibitions with exhibitions.
*The exhibition may be canceled due to stormy weather or the spread of the new coronavirus.

〈Recommended museum goods〉
・Kamakura movie map
A movie and Kamakura guidebook that introduces movies and locations set in Kamakura by area with illustrations and text by movie illustrator Yuji Miyazaki.
* In addition, museum goods are also sold.

◆If you show the following tickets, etc., you can get a discount on the viewing fee!
-Implemented by Kamakura City"Kamakura Free Environmental Bill","Shichirigahama Park & ​​Rail Ride","Yuigahama Park & ​​Ride","Enoshima Park & ​​Rail Ride","Inamuragasaki Park & ​​Rail Ride","Ofuna Park & ​​Ride"
-Issued by Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd."Enoshima-Kamakura Free Pass","Hakone Kamakura Pass"
-Enoden XNUMX-day ticket issued by Enoshima Electric Railway Co., Ltd."Noriori-kun"
-Published by Kamakura City"Furusato Ambassador Business Card"
-Issued by Keihin Electric Railway Co., Ltd."Miura Peninsula Whole Ticket","Miura Peninsula 1DAY/2DAY Ticket"

Events

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[Special Exhibition] From "Actress" to "Wife" - 100 Years Since Her Birth: The Life of Hideko Takamine

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