Movies that you have always been curious about but have always missed out on, or movies that were shown before you can remember. Nowadays, you can watch them on subscriber's screens or DVDs, but you still want to enjoy them with the powerful images and sound that are unique to movie theaters.
Morc, a mini-theater that will satisfy even such cinephiles, has opened in Asagaya. The main building, designed by the "Little School of Art and Animation," where visitors can learn handmade animation, will screen old and new films with a literary flavor under the theme of "Film and Literature, and the Imagination of Animation.
For example, from Friday, September 3 to Thursday, September 9, "A Woman's Life," based on the novel by French literary giant Maupassant, and "Hitokudu," about child abuse,Soiree," which HOUYHNHNM has covered before.The lineup includes. Many of the films are maniacal and should be a hit with movie buffs.
Moreover, the films screened change every six days, so even if you go every week, you will be able to see a new film each time you visit.
Morc" consists of a lobby on the ground floor and a theater on the basement floor, and is full of attention to detail in the creation of its space. As the theme is literature, bookshelves are placed at the entrance.
The staff's favorite books and novels based on the films are lined up there, and some of them are also available for purchase. If you pick up a book related to the film before or after watching it, you will feel differently about the film.
In addition, many artists' works and records are exhibited and sold in the museum. Even if you do not watch a movie, you are sure to discover something new just by dropping in.
They say that by paying a membership fee of 1,000 yen (valid for one year), you can see movies at a discounted membership rate, so movie lovers should definitely consider it.
Morc, a new mini-theater in Asagaya, is poised to become a new cultural destination.
Morc.
Address: 2-12-19-B1F Asagayakita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Time: 10:30 - 21:00 (*Varies depending on the film shown)
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Ticket prices
General admission 1,200 yen and up. *Service days are the 1st of every month and every Thursday, a flat rate of 1,000 yen (except for special screenings).
Membership information Admission fee 1,000 yen (valid for 1 year). Up to 400 yen discount off the general admission price. Membership is available at the theater counter.
Number of seats
40 seats (45 seats including auxiliary seats)
