DARK & OCCULT Films From Japan: Harmagedon GENMA TAISEN

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November 27th, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm EST

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Harmagedon: GENMA TAISEN

ハルマゲドン幻魔大戦

Tuesdsay November 27, 2018 6:30 PM

Directed by Rintaro, 1984

Story & Character design by Katsuhiro Otomo [creator of AKIRA]

 

Feature length anime, 135 minutes,

Japanese with English subtitles

Get spooked with these 70’s and 80’s films that explores some dark, apocalyptic and mysterious themes coming from Japan during the ‘occult film’ boom that was all the rage during that time in Japan. The films are in conjunction with a special lecture by Japanese film scholar Professor Alex Zahlten in November. Prof. Zahlten will discuss some basic shifts in the relationship to media / the media environment that transpired in Japan during this shifting bubble era. Some viewers may find the films disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised.

Half the universe has been ravaged by the evil GENMA, and now they are on their way to Earth. Only by mobilizing the world’s greatest psychics does humanity stand a chance.

To learn about other DARK & OCCULT films in the series, click here > NIGHTMARE DETECTIVE, TETSUO THE IRON MAN, VITAL


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Starts:
November 27th, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Ends:
November 27th, 2018 @ 8:45 pm
Event Category:
Cost:
Free
Doors Open:
6:00 pm
Language:
Japanese with English subtitles

Organizer

The Japan Foundation, Toronto
Phone:
416-966-1600
Email:
info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
Website:
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Venue

The Japan Foundation, Toronto
2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M4W 1A8 Canada
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Phone:
416-966-1600
Website:
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