Battle Royale: A Violent Gem

Episode 4 of the An Excuse to Eat Popcorn podcast, hosted by Kira & Hanna, titled "Battle Royale: A Violent Gem" was published on November 20, 2021 and runs 50 minutes.

November 20, 2021 ·50m · An Excuse to Eat Popcorn

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Summary

In this episode we close our Forbidden Film chapter with Kinji Fukasaku’s infamous and unexpectedly refreshing, Battle Royale. Join us in a discussion about authority, violence intergenerational trauma, and mistrust of youth. While, yes, these themes are universal, a deeper dive into the film’s historical roots reveals its specificity and basis in reality. It's hard to pick favorites, but this one is definitely up there.

Episode Description

In this episode we close our Forbidden Film chapter with Kinji Fukasaku’s infamous and unexpectedly refreshing, Battle Royale. Join us in a discussion about authority, violence intergenerational trauma, and mistrust of youth. While, yes, these themes are universal, a deeper dive into the film’s historical roots reveals its specificity and basis in reality. It's hard to pick favorites, but this one is definitely up there.

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