Cinema: 5 centimetres per second at the Teatro Guiniguada
As part of the Filmoteca Canaria series 'Japón se anima', the Japanese animated film '5 centimetres per second' by Makoto Shinkai will be screened. It tells the story of Takaki and Akari, who are separated after primary school and initially write to one another. The screening is intended for visitors who wish to watch Japanese cinema in the original language. The original version with Spanish subtitles will be shown; admission is free, and tickets are available in advance at the box office and online, subject to availability.
Teatro Guiniguada, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · Get directions
The film was released in 2007 and was written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. The music is by Tenmon. The film is shown in its original version with Spanish subtitles and has a running time of 63 minutes.
The story centres on Takaki Tono and Akari Shinohara, who meet as children but are separated by a move after finishing primary school. At first, they keep in touch through letters, but over time the distance between them grows. The story does not feature any fantasy elements or parallel worlds; it simply tells of distance, time and people whose lives are pulled apart.
The screening is part of the "Japón se anima" cycle organised by the Filmoteca Canaria. Admission is free. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis until the auditorium is full; tickets must be collected in advance from the theatre box office or via the event website.
