ONLINE EVENT - The Japan Society Film Club: Kamikaze Girls directed by Tetsuya Nakashima

Date
Wednesday 3 July 2024
Time
6.30pm (BST)
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Booking Details
Online meeting on Zoom
Please register for the meeting in advance from the link below. After registering, you will receive a automated confirmation email with meeting access details (please check your spam folder if you don't receive any emails).

Free for members of The Japan Society

Please remember to watch the film in advance.
Kamikaze Girls is also available to watch online on Amazon UK and Arrow Films.

Please help us to keep this event free and open to all! The activities of The Japan Society are made possible thanks to the support of its members. If you are planning to attend this event and are not a member (as an individual or through your employer), please consider becoming a member or making a donation if you can - the recommended donation is £5. Thank you!

For our film club in July, we invite you to join our discussion on Kamikaze Girls, a quirky teenage comedy crafted by the imaginative Tetsuya Nakashima

Kamikaze Girls (下妻物語, Shimotsuma monogatari, 2004) directed by Tetsuya Nakashima is a vibrant and quirky coming-of-age film that follows the unlikely friendship between two teenage girls in rural Japan. Momoko, an eccentric Lolita fashion enthusiast, and Ichigo, a tough biker chick, form an unconventional bond despite their contrasting personalities. As they navigate their way through adolescence, they encounter various challenges, including family conflicts and societal pressures. The film is a whimsical blend of comedy and drama, with visually stunning cinematography and a lively soundtrack.

Do you love Japanese film classics, anime or contemporary cinema stories? Do you miss Japan and want to see it at least on screen? Would you like to learn and discuss about Japanese culture and society? The Japan Society Film Club is an online space to chat about films and Japan in an informal atmosphere. It take place on the first Wednesday of the month. We recommend a film to watch in advance and meet online to discuss. Films are often available online for free, to rent or with subscription, on DVD/Blu Ray or on BFI player. The event is open to all and we encourage participants to freely express their opinions and feelings about the films.

If you have any questions, please call The Japan Society office on 020 3075 1996 or email events@japansociety.org.uk.