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Theatre 2 (2012)

Name: Theatre 2
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012-11-21
Duration: 170 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Oriza Hirata, Kanji Furutachi, Hiroko Matsuda, Yozo Shimada, Fumie Midorikawa

Theatre 2 (2012), directed by Kazuhiro Soda, starring Oriza Hirata and Kanji Furutachi.

11/21/2012 BR Documentary 2h 50m

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Oriza Hirata is Japan's leading playwright and director, who runs his own theatrical company, Seinendan. Theatre 2 (Observational Film Series #4) examines the dynamic relationship between theatre and the society through depicting Hirata's activities. In order for his art and his not-so-commercial company to survive this highly capitalistic modern society, what kind of strategy does Hirata have and practice?

Kazuhiro SodaCinematography, Director, Editing, Producer
Kiyoko KashiwagiProducer

Theatre Collection

The franchise in release order. 2 films.

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Trivia

It premiered on November 21, 2012, a Wednesday.
It runs 2h50 — well over the usual two hours.
Its original title is "演劇２".
It is film 2 of 2 in the Theatre franchise.
As of September 20, 2026, it is available in Brazil by subscription on DocAlliance Films.
This film's quiz has 6 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

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StudiosLaboratory X
CountriesJapan
LanguagesEnglish, Japanese, French
StatusReleased

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Kazuhiro Soda Cinematography
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Kazuhiro Soda Editing
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Kazuhiro Soda Producer

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What is Theatre 2 about?

Theatre 2: Oriza Hirata is Japan's leading playwright and director, who runs his own theatrical company, Seinendan. Theatre 2 (Observational Film Series #4) examines the dynamic relationship between theatre and the society through depicting Hirata's activities. In order for his art and his not-so-commercial company to survive th…

Who directed Theatre 2?

Theatre 2 was directed by Kazuhiro Soda in 2012.

Who stars in Theatre 2?

The cast of Theatre 2 includes Oriza Hirata, Kanji Furutachi, Hiroko Matsuda, Yozo Shimada and Fumie Midorikawa.

How long is Theatre 2?

Theatre 2 runs for 170 minutes, or 2h50.

Where can I watch Theatre 2?

Theatre 2 is available on DocAlliance Films. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.

What is the correct order of the Theatre Collection films?

The Theatre Collection franchise has 2 films in the catalogue. In release order: 演劇1; 演劇２.