Ghibliotheque Presents… Akira

Cinema | (15) | 124 minutes |
26th January 2023

The votes are in, and you have chosen Akira, from a shortlist of Choose either: Akira, Your Name, The Wind Rises or Perfect Blue.
The special screening event will take place January 26, 2023.

‘Clandestine army activities threaten the war torn city of Neo-Tokyo when a mysterious being with powerful psychic abilities escapes his prison and inadvertently draws a violent motorcycle gang into a heinous web of experimentation. As a result, a biker with a twisted mind embarks on a path of war, seeking revenge against a society what once called him weak.’
Japanese Language with English Subtitles

Join us for an informal Q&A following the feature, with Michael and Jake available for book signings
Michael Leader & Jake Cunningham creators of the Ghibliotheque podcast, and authors of – Ghibliotheque: The Unofficial Guide To The Movies Of Studio Ghibli and The Ghibliotheque Guide To Anime: The Essential Guide To Japanese Animated Cinema present an Anime feature as chosen by you in our online vote.

Michael Leader & Jake Cunningham from the Ghibliotheque podcast, and authors of - Ghibliotheque: The Unofficial Guide To The Movies Of Studio Ghibli and The Ghibliotheque Guide To Anime: The Essential Guide To Japanese Animated Cinema will present the film of choice, follow it with a Q&A and be available for book signings. kendal cinema brewery arts bunkasai comic art festival lake district movie classic manga

View all cinema listings here.

DATES & TIMES

26th January 2023

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