Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema

Afternote, In the Shade of Cinema is an exhibition focusing on the history of a movie theatre in the provincial city of Yamaguchi, Japan. Together with records and materials related to the venue, the display includes the latest work by Nobuhiro Shimura, a contemporary Japanese artist who produces video installations exploring themes of memory and placeness.

Also titled Afternote, this 79-minute documentary traces back the history of the venue, which has since vanished from the city. By unearthing the memories of local residents and what this cinema meant to them, Afternote reminisces on the days when movie theatres were considered the cultural centre, a part of daily life and the cityscape.