SCREENING | The Lit-up Calm

🌟 Join us for the exclusive UK premiere of The Lit-up Calm, a poignant documentary directed by Arima Hisashi, which beautifully encapsulates the spirit of a community in Ishikawa Prefecture affected by a series of devastating earthquakes.

📍 Date: 5 May 2023
⏰ Duration: Approx. 87 minutes
📽️ Through the lens of Suzu on the Noto Peninsula, the film showcases the resilience of its residents who triumph over adversity to preserve their cherished local festivals, even in the face of repeated calamities.
📉 Following the 6.5 magnitude Noto Earthquake, the community took on the challenge to revive these festivities, displaying an indomitable spirit just months before facing yet another earthquake of magnitude 7.6 on 1 January 2024.

📹 The screening will feature a special video message from director Arima Hisashi, along with an engaging live introduction by Dr. Kitagawa Kaori, Associate Professor at the UCL Institute of Education, who will provide essential context surrounding the documentary and its themes.

🌍 Location: Japan House London
📅 Address: 101 Kensington High Street, London, W8 4, United Kingdom
🚨 Content Warning: This film contains scenes of earthquake damage and distress that may be upsetting to some viewers.
🎟️ Booking is essential; admission is free!

💬 Language: Japanese with English subtitles