AWFF CineEncounters: Battle Royale
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Release date
- July 30 2025
- Genres
- Adventure
- Drama
- Thriller
- Classification description
- (TDD) To Be Determined
- Directors
- Kinji Fukasaku
- Cast
- Takeshi Kitano, Aki Maeda, Chiaki Kuriyama, Tatsuya Fujiwara, Tarô Yamamoto, Sôsuke Takaoka, Takashi Tsukamoto
- Synopsis
AWFF CineEncounters - A Monthly Celebration of Asian World Cinema!
Immerse yourself in the finest films from across Asia at AWFF CineEncounters, a monthly screening series presented by the Asian World Film Festival in partnership with the Culver Theater located in the heart of historic downtown Culver City!
Join us each month to discover powerful Asian stories, diverse voices and unforgettable cinematic gems that transcend borders and spark stimulating conversation and discussion.
Engage in thought-provoking Q&As with filmmakers and cast, and connect with fellow film lovers at our pre- and post-screening gatherings. These take place at the iconic Culver Theater Lobby Bar, where you can enjoy a wide selection of drinks and lite bites from an extensive menu.
Each screening is more than just a film - it's an opportunity to experience the cultural richness of Asian cinema and foster meaningful dialogue within our vibrant community.
Come for the films! Stay for the conversations!
Synopsis:
In the future, the Japanese government captures a class of ninth-grade students and forces them to kill each other under the revolutionary "Battle Royale" act.
Presented by the Asian World Film Festival.