Koenji Cinema Club Vol. 9

Update 03/22: Sold out. See you there!

Update 03/15: Seats are available both through Meetup and Stripe payment via the link int the Instagram bio, so Meetup doesn't accurately display how many people plan to attend. Max capacity is 30, and 15 seats are already taken! Thanks and see you soon :)

Join the Koenji Cinema Club at The Den for a unique and unexpected independent or world cinema film in English or with English subtitles, which is usually hard to watch on a big screen in Japan.

Our 9th edition will be held on March 27th for a Kenyan film about a small village where a young girl’s dream awakens something mysterious in those around her, gently blurring the boundary between imagination and reality.

We'd like to make the emphasis more on the event experience rather than the movie itself, encouraging everyone to attend the film without learning too much about it beforehand to go in somewhat blind and unbiased, placing more significance on the pre-screening mingling and post-screening discussion with other audience members over a beer or soft drink.

So come on down, sip on something tasty, and mingle with fellow film enthusiasts as we delve into the artistry, creativity, and unique perspectives of movies that are often difficult to watch in Japan. Whether you are a seasoned cinephile or simply looking to broaden your cinematic horizons, this is a chance to explore films in a welcoming and laid-back atmosphere.

Open: 7:00 PM
Start: 7:30 PM
Discussion: 9:30-11:00 PM

When you arrive, check in at the bar on the 2nd floor with your name or email. There's no other confirmation online after purchase. Then, hang out and chat with fellow filmgoers until we make our way upstairs a few minutes before the start. Afterward, we head back down for a final drink and discussion. If you’d like to just watch the film and sneak out afterward, that’s alright too!

Address: 4-25-8 Koenjiminami 2/3F. The Den is located 2 minutes from Koenji Station (JR Chuo/Sobu line). Take the south exit, cross the street, and it's on the right side of the small alley, which is on the other side of the PAL 'shotengai' shopping street.

Tickets: 1,500 yen advanced event ticket + 1 drink order at the venue. Complimentary popcorn!
Due to the limited space, we ask that you reserve your event ticket in advance on Meet Up or via the Book Tickets link on Instagram.

Follow on Insta @koenji.cinema for updates and more.
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