Cinemas in Osaka

Endless is the right word when it comes to entertainment in Osaka. And, entertainment minus cinema is unthinkable. Japan has an illustrative history of films and film-making which has now earned the attention and acclaim world-wide. And, Osaka has a significant role to play in it.

Osaka has always been a breeding ground of budding talents in filmmaking. Nobuhiro Yamashita and Kunihiko Tomioka are the two noted Osaka-based filmmakers who are making their presence felt on the Japanese film scenario. Their works are now getting noticed seriously on the world cinema scenario.

Osaka Film Council

Cinemas in Osaka owe a considerable part of its success to the Osaka Film Council. Founded in 2000, this was Japan's first film commission. This establishment offers various services for filmmaking to be conducted in Osaka. OFC joined the 'Association of Film Commissioners International' in August 2000 increasing the prospects of Osaka in the brilliant arena that is Japanese film-making and its position in world cinema.

Osaka European Film Festival

The latest big thing to happen in Osaka cinemas is the 13th Osaka European Film Festival which was held in Osaka from 3rd to 29th November 2006. Osaka becomes a natural choice for this prestigious occasion because of its rich intellectual and cultural background and an environment where events like this can have the right kind of reception and appreciation. Osaka provides with a window to take a glimpse of the European art and expression and thus, enabling a much-needed process of cultural interaction.

With showcasing 11 full-length films and 7 short films including Roberto Benigni’s 2006 Golden Bear winning ‘La Tigre e la Neve’, the Osaka European Film Festival successfully adds another jewel in the crown of Osaka cinemas.

Movie Theaters and Multiplexes in Osaka

If this has been the scene in the critical level, the popular wave, however, is also showing signs of advancement and an attempt to join the global urban trend of ‘multiplex mania’. There has been a boom of new cinema and cineplex buildings over the last few years in Osaka.

Check out the names of the leading multiplexes in Osaka which redefined the whole look of films in Osaka with their new-age marketing and promotional strategies. Thanks to these cinemas and movie theaters in Osaka, cinema is no longer a mere popular or intellectual medium, rather, it has become a delightful entertainment-element.

Cinemas and Movie Theaters in Umeda in Osaka

Navio Toho Plex
OS Gekijo
Sanbangai Cinema
Umeda Burg 7
Umeda Garden Cinema
Umeda Piccadilly

Cinemas and Movie Theaters in Nanba/Shinsaibashi in Osaka

Dotonburi Toei Palace
Kadoza
Nangai Cineplex
Paradise Square
Sennichimae Central
Sennichimae Kokusai
Sennichimae Subaruza
Sennichimae Yayoiza
Shikishima Cinepop

Cinemas and Movie Theaters in Other Areas in Osaka

Dobutsuenmae Cine Festa
Shinsekai Kokusai Gekijo