Events & Gatherings

Discovery Cinema: Millennium Actress

Join us for Discovery Cinema, a Saturday afternoon matinee series for families. This May, we’re screening a series of films in honour of Asian Heritage Month. These films look at themes of identity, culture, memory, family, honour, and friendship from a wide range of Asian filmmakers.

Saturday, May 11, 1 PM
Film: Millennium Actress
Director: Satoshi Kon
Year: 2001
Runtime: 87 minutes
Country: Japan
Rating: PG

Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he presents her with a key she had lost and thought was gone forever, the filmmaker could not have imagined that it would not only unlock the long-held secrets of Chiyoko’s life… but also his own.

Presented in Japanese with English subtitles

Film tickets are $10 at the front desk; free admission for members and youth under 18. Seating is first come, first served.

Talks, tours and other events are admission by donation or free with membership.