[Agency for Cultural Affairs] [National Film Archive of Japan] Announcement of Barrier-Free Screening of “Sorekara” / “(Haru)”
Agency for Cultural Affairs Press Release: October 4, 2025 [National Film Archive] Notice of Barrier-Free Screening of “And Then” / “(Haru)” Even those with visual or hearing impairments can enjoy classic Japanese films. On Saturday, November 15, 2025, the National Film Archive of Japan will be holding barrier-free screenings of “And Then” (1985) and “(Haru)” (1996) as part of the “Film Director Yoshimitsu Morita” screening project. We offer Japanese subtitles for the hearing impaired and a hearing loop system to amplify the film’s audio. We also offer FM radio broadcasts of audio guides for the visually impaired, and we also offer rental radios. This is an opportunity for people with visual or hearing impairments to enjoy classic Japanese films together. Overview 12:30 Showing: Barrier-Free Screening of “And Then”
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1061/47048-1061-31e507cd8aef4eb023fa31f18264d3a3-1013×677.jpg (C) Kowa International “(Haru)” 1996 / 119 minutes / 35mm film / Director: Yoshimitsu Morita Mitsue (Fukatsu), known as “Hoshi,” who lives in Morioka, and Noboru (Uchino), known as “Haru,” who lives in Tokyo, begin to reexamine themselves and develop feelings for each other through online conversations. In addition to the novelty of the subject matter, Morita’s precise and sensitive direction, including subtitles that skillfully convey the characters’ psychological changes and Takase Hiroshi’s cinematography, which was inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper, create a universal drama of communication. Date and Time: Saturday, November 15, 2025 *Doors open 30 minutes before screening Venue: National Film Archive of Japan, Nagase Memorial Hall OZU (2nd floor) (3-7-6 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) Admission: Free for persons with a disability certificate (limited to one accompanying person). Website:
https://www.nfaj.go.jp/film-program/yoshimitsu-morita202510/ With cooperation from: Palabra Co., Ltd., and the Hearing Impaired Information and Cultural Center, a social welfare corporation. (For more information, please visit the National Film Archive of Japan website.) *This event is being held as part of the screening project “Film Director Yoshimitsu Morita.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1061/47048-1061-371fd24c922f0bef6420ed9f0ee8ea7c-1909×2700.jpg Summary of the screening project “Film Director Yoshimitsu Morita” Date: October 14th (Tuesday) – October 26th (Sunday), November 4th (Tuesday) – November 26th (Sunday), 2025 *Closed on Mondays during the exhibition period Venue:Nagase Memorial Hall OZU (2nd floor) Website: https://www.nfaj.go.jp/film-program/yoshimitsu-morita202510/ How to Reservation If you would like to use the hearing loop or audio guide, please make a 【advance reservation】 by email or fax. We also accept seat reservations for hearing-impaired or visually impaired people who use subtitles or who bring their own radio and earphones. (The number of seats and rental equipment is limited. Please apply early.) ＜Information to fill in＞ Subject: Desired screening (either or both screenings) / Subtitles, Hearing Loop, Audio Guide (Please select one) Content: 1. Names of all attendees (accompanying persons may be listed by number only) 2. Desired number of seats/desired number of radios 3. Reply contact information (phone number or email address where you can be reached on the day) *Personal information will only be used for the purposes stated above and will be properly disposed of after use. Application: assist@nfaj.go.jp FAX: 03-3561-0830 Application Period: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – Thursday, November 13, 2025 (Applications will close once capacity is reached.) For more information about this release
