Explore the Making of the Unique Period Drama 'The Locked Castle'! Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa Appears as Special Guest for the 100th 'Hitomi Matsuoka's Cinema Connection'
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- Explore the Making of the Unique Period Drama 'The Locked Castle'! Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa Appears as Special Guest for the 100th 'Hitomi Matsuoka's Cinema Connection'
- Midland Square Cinema and Office Cinema Rest Co., Ltd. will host 'Hitomi Matsuoka's Cinema Connection,' a talk live event planned and coordinated by film personality Hitomi Matsuoka, to commemorate the screening of the period drama film 'The Locked Castle,' which garnered significant attention at the Cannes Film Festival. For this milestone 100th event, the acclaimed director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, who tackles the fusion of period drama and本格 (honkaku - authentic/serious) mystery for the first time, will be the guest, offering a premium talk delving into the behind-the-scenes of filming and episodes from Cannes.
- Source: PR TIMES
- Date: Fri Jun 12 2026 10:00:03 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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Midland Square Cinema and Office Cinema Rest Co., Ltd. will host 'Hitomi Matsuoka's Cinema Connection,' a talk live event planned and coordinated by film personality Hitomi Matsuoka, to commemorate the screening of the period drama film 'The Locked Castle,' which garnered significant attention at the Cannes Film Festival. For this milestone 100th event, the acclaimed director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, who tackles the fusion of period drama and本格 (honkaku - authentic/serious) mystery for the first time, will be the guest, offering a premium talk delving into the behind-the-scenes of filming and episodes from Cannes.
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- Fri Jun 12 2026 10:00:03 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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Midland Square Cinema and Office Cinema Rest Co., Ltd. will host 'Hitomi Matsuoka's Cinema Connection,' a talk live event planned and coordinated by film personality Hitomi Matsuoka, to commemorate the screening of the period drama film 'The Locked Castle,' which garnered significant attention at the Cannes Film Festival. For this milestone 100th event, the acclaimed director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, who tackles the fusion of period drama and本格 (honkaku - authentic/serious) mystery for the first time, will be the guest, offering a premium talk delving into the behind-the-scenes of filming and episodes from Cannes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: When and where will the event with director Kiyoshi Kurosawa be held?
- A: It will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Midland Square Cinema (Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture), with the talk event following the screening.
- Q: Where can I purchase tickets for the movie 'The Locked Castle'?
- A: Tickets will be available on the theater's website from June 14th (Sunday) at 0:00, and at the theater from opening time on June 14th (Sunday).
- Q: How much does it cost to attend the event?
- A: Participation is based on the standard admission fee. Muviticket and various discounts are applicable, but shareholder coupons and invitation tickets are not accepted.
- Q: What kind of movie is 'The Locked Castle'?
- A: Based on the original novel by Homin Kawahara, it's an authentic mystery period drama set in the Sengoku period, following the investigation of serial mysterious incidents within a besieged castle. Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, it stars Masahiro Motoki, Masaki Suda, and Yuriko Yoshitaka.
- Q: What is 'Hitomi Matsuoka's Cinema Connection'?
- A: It is a talk event jointly planned by film personality Hitomi Matsuoka and Midland Square Cinema, offering insights into the behind-the-scenes and stories from directors and actors.