Special Presentation < Expo ‘70 Osaka and TAKAHASHI Katsuo >
Short films produced for Expo ‘70 Osaka by the late filmmaker TAKAHASHI Katsuo, including a documentary-drama about friendship between an Australian teacher and elementary school students in Osaka, and an animation that was shown at the Japanese government’s pavilion. Free Admission.
In cooperation with Toy Film Museum
Director: TAKAHASHI Katsuo
Born in Nagasaki. Director of educational films. His representative works include "Nobara", "Kaguya-hime", "The Tale of Peter Rabbit". Received many prestigious awards. Appointed as the youngest film producer at Expo '70 Osaka.
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 3/15 Wed | 13:00 | The National Museum of Art (*admission free) |
Mrs. 21st Century
ミセス21世紀
Director: TAKAHASHI Katsuo (髙橋克雄)
Original Illustration: SUGIURA Hanmo (杉浦範茂)
1971｜Japan｜1min｜Silent
This animation was part of “Life in the 21st Century” shown at the Japan Pavilion at Expo ’70. Also known as “Mrs. 21st Century” the film shows the 21st century that people dreamed of at the time, with tube-like transportation networks and automatic translation videophones.
Australia and Japan - Neighbours on Longtitude 135°
オーストラリアと日本 東経135度の隣人
Director: TAKAHASHI Katsuo (髙橋克雄)
Music: TOMITA Isao (冨田勲)
1970｜Japan｜27min
This short film was produced to promote exchange between Australia and Japan during Expo ’70 Osaka. Interesting images of the Expo and lives in Australia and Japan at the time. Children from elementary schools in Osaka appeared in the film.
Kaguya-Hime
かぐやひめ
Director: TAKAHASHI Katsuo (髙橋克雄)
Music: HAYASHI Hikaru (林光)
1972｜Japan｜18min
With uncanny music by HAYASHI Hikaru and Kyoto-inspired art, this lo-fi tokusatsu puppet animation from a time without computers was made in 12 languages to introduce Japan and given to embassies, museums, and schools. Screening an English version with Japanese subtitles.