Part of our Japanese Theatre Series.

Directed by Kon Ichikawa | Japan | 113 mins

An Actor's Revenge is a backstage drama set in the world of kabuki theatre following the efforts of anonnagata, played by legendary actor Kazuo Hasegawa in his 300th film, to enact a dramatic vengeance against the men responsible for his parents' deaths. With dazzling colour widescreen cinematography, director Kon Ichikawa plays with the conventions of stage melodrama and the line between fiction and reality within the fractured mind of his vengeful protagonist.

-Written by Ben Rowe

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Community Partner: Calgary Japanese Community Association

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In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge that this screening takes place on Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory, as well as the oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations, Indigenous and non, who live, work and play, as well as help steward this land, honour and celebrate this territory.