Additional Theater Announced for Acclaimed Academy Award® Nominated Shorts Special Screening! Screenings at Stranger Cinema in Kiku-kawa, Sumida-ku to Begin June 12th.

The short film streaming service SAMANSA is expanding its popular theatrical screening of Academy Award® winning and nominated short films. A new venue, Stranger cinema in Kiku-kawa, Sumida-ku, will begin showing the films from June 12th.
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Short film streaming service SAMANSA has announced an additional venue for its theatrical screening project, "SAMANSA presents A Selection of World-Renowned Short Masterpieces," which features nine Academy Award® winning and nominated films. The new location is Stranger, a mini-theater in Kiku-kawa, Sumida-ku, with screenings scheduled from June 12th to June 18th, alternating between live-action and animated shorts. This expansion reflects the company's desire for audiences to experience high-quality short films with premium sound and visuals. The program includes the 98th Academy Award® winners for Best Live Action Short Film, "Two People Exchanging Saliva," and Best Animated Short Film, "The Girl Who Cried Pearls."

FAQ

What is this announcement about?

The short film streaming service SAMANSA is adding a new venue, the 'Stranger' cinema in Kiku-kawa, Sumida-ku, for its special theatrical screening of Academy Award® winning and nominated short films.

When will the screenings at the new 'Stranger' cinema take place?

The screenings at 'Stranger' are scheduled from Friday, June 12th to Thursday, June 18th, with live-action and animation programs shown on alternating days.

What kind of films are being shown?

The program features a selection of nine short films, including winners and nominees from the 98th Academy Awards®, divided into live-action and animation categories.

Where else are these films being screened?

The films are also being shown at Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho and Kineca Omori.

What is SAMANSA?

SAMANSA is a streaming service specializing in short films, offering over 500 titles from around the world for a monthly subscription fee of 490 yen.

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