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World Tour of Cinema

Japan

2024-05-28 19:00:00 2024-05-28 20:00:00 America/New_York World Tour of Cinema A tour of Japanese film history, from the early days of silent films through the modern era. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Tuesday, May 28
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-28 19:00:00 2024-05-28 20:00:00 America/New_York World Tour of Cinema A tour of Japanese film history, from the early days of silent films through the modern era. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

A tour of Japanese film history, from the early days of silent films through the modern era. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome.

Join us as we continue our World Tour of Cinema. For this stop, Japan. 

Using archival photos, movie posters, trailers, and production stills, we'll take a look at the long and prestigious history of Japanese films. All of which are available to you with a WPPL card. 

During this program we'll be looking at:

  • The role of the Benshi in silent films
  • Film production during and after WWII
  • Golden Age of Japanese film
  • The Godzilla (Gojira) phenomenon
  • Japanese New Wave
  • Studio Ghibli 
  • ...and more!

This tour of Japanese cinema will have something for every taste in film. Comedy, drama, mystery, action, sci-fi, historical, animation and more. 

This program is suitable for anyone 13 years and older. All titles discussed are available through WPPL.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Music and Movies | Education/Lifelong Learning |

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Westlake Porter Public Library

Phone: (440) 871-2600
Fax: (440) 871-6969

Hours
Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

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