Battle Royale 25th Anniversary

Battle Royale – 25th Anniversary Screening
📅Wednesday, October 15th at 7:30 PM

Celebrate 25 years of Kinji Fukasaku’s groundbreaking cult classic Battle Royale with an all-new 4K restoration, presented in partnership with Iconic Events.

Before The Hunger Games, before countless dystopian thrillers and survival stories, there was Battle Royale — the shocking, visceral tale of Japanese high school students forced by their government into a deadly three-day contest where only one can survive. With its brutal action and biting social commentary, the film remains as provocative and influential today as it was upon release.

This special anniversary screening also features bonus content: Kinji Fukasaku: A Master at Work. In an exclusive new interview, screenwriter Kenta Fukasaku — son of the late director — shares a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective on his father’s vision. Learn how Kinji’s wartime experiences, the 1970s protest movement, and a wave of youth crime in Japan shaped this unforgettable story and his fearless filmmaking approach.

🎬 Starring: Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda, Taro Yamamoto, Chiaki Kuriyama
🎥 Director: Kinji Fukasaku
✍️ Writers: Koushun Takami, Kenta Fukasaku

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