The mini theater "Theatre Umeda" in Kita-ku, Osaka, which has been a driving force behind the film culture of Kansai and has been loved by many people, will close on the 30th after a 32-year history.
On the last day of the film, many moviegoers are gathering at the cinema to say goodbye.
"Theatre Umeda" is a mini theater that opened in 1990 near Hankyu Umeda Station in Kita Ward, Osaka, and has screened more than 2,000 movies over the past 32 years.
Until now, it has been a driving force behind Kansai film culture, but as the operating company consolidates its operations, it will end its 32-year history on the 30th.
On the 30th, the final day, many people are visiting, including fans who have been coming to the museum since it opened.
In the lobby in front of the theater, leaflets of the films that had been screened so far were put up, and the fans took pictures of the nostalgic leaflets and regretted their final farewell.
At "Theatre Umeda", instead of sticking to topical works, it has focused on works of various genres that may have been buried, such as works that are rare in Japan in Asia and the Middle East, and works that have been independently produced by new directors. is.
Mr. Yoshinori Takigawa, who worked at "Theatre Umeda" for 26 years and was involved in event planning, said, "When the closing was decided, I started hearing words of gratitude from the fans, and I thought again, 'I'm glad I came.' There were times when it was difficult, but I am full of gratitude for the support of many fans.