Book Club: Battle Royale. Photo: NFSA.
R18+ | 122 Mins | Book Club at the NFSA | 2000 | DCP | JPN | D: Kinji Fukasaku
In a drastic measure to curb juvenile delinquency, 42 armed high school students are sent to a remote island to eliminate each other until there is only one survivor.
Based on Koushun Takami’s 1999 novel, which popularised the deadly survival game theme long before The Hunger Games or Squid Game, this dark, violent and twisted film also offers an uncomfortable portrayal of adolescent pain.
“It’s a movie that never lets you settle down, zipping between satire and splatter, offering moments that will make the most hardened viewer cringe and snatches of quiet melancholy that will haunt you for a long time.” – Empire
The screening will be followed by a discussion of the film and the novel with special guest.
The details
What: Screening followed by a panel discussion with special guests
When: Sun 19 Oct 1:00 PM
Where: Arc Cinema, NFSA Acton
Cost: $21 Full / $18 Concession (+$1.50 booking fee). Tickets available via NFSA.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience film. We provide specialised equipment for a range of accessibility needs. Arc Cinema is fully wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 02 6248 2000 or email tickets@nfsa.gov.au
