1961 | 35mm | JPN | D: Shohei Imamura | Japanese with English subtitles

In the infamous Dobuita Street lies a cradle of illegal brothels for the US navy, where there's no such thing as a peaceful night. However, after the umpteenth loss of a brothel, the Himori yakuza group devises a brilliant alternative plan: starting their own pig farm! Caught up amongst yakuza hoping to capitalise on the American military presence, the young and naive Kinta becomes entangled in their schemes, torn between loyalty to his lover, Haruko, and the allure of criminal success.

Filmed in stunning CinemaScope, Imamura’s fifth feature continues the director’s bold mission of challenging stereotypes of a reserved and refined Japanese society. Through his dazzling portrayal of Yokosuka's criminal underworld, the film depicts an era of Japan on the brink of unstoppable change. With compelling performances by Hiroyuki Nagato and Jitsuko Yoshimura, Hogs and Warships was not only deemed Best Film at the Japanese Blue Ribbon Awards, but also went on to become one of the director’s most acclaimed films worldwide. Imamura's visionary lens captures the complexities of postwar Japan with unparalleled depth, offering an exploration of human ambition, loyalty and daring survival strategies against a harsh reality.

Hogs and Warships won the 1961 Blue Ribbon Award for Best Film.

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1 McCoy Circuit Acton, Australian Capital Territory, 2601

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We are situated in the heart of Canberra on McCoy Circuit, Acton, between the shores of Lake Burley Griffin and the grounds of the Australian National University. Just a 10-minute walk from the city and state bus interchanges.

BY BUS - WEEKDAYS

Note: the NFSA is open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day), and outside those times for special film screenings and events – see our upcoming events calendar.
ON THE NUMBER 6
Route R6 runs between Woden Interchange and City West approximately every 10 to 20 minutes from 5.30am to 11.00pm weekdays. To use this service to visit the NFSA, alight at London Cct after Edinburgh Ave and proceed 600 metres along Gordon Street to the entrance on McCoy circuit.
ON THE NUMBER 53
Route 53 runs between National Museum Lennox Crossing and Dickson Shops Cowper Street on average every 30 minutes from 7.00am to 10.10pm weekdays. Bus alights at Liversidge St behind the NFSA.
Transport Canberra's Routes and Timetables site can help you find the most practical way to our venue (and others).
ON THE CULTURE LOOP FREE SHUTTLE BUS
The free Culture Loop shuttle bus stops at NewActon (on Edinburgh Avenue), within walking distance of the NFSA.

BY BUS - WEEKENDS

Note: the NFSA is open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day), and outside those times for special film screenings and events – see our upcoming events calendar.
ON THE NUMBER 6
Route R6 runs between Woden Interchange and City West approximately every 10 to 20 minutes from 7.00am to 9.00pm weekends and public holidays. To use this service to visit the NFSA, alight at London Cct after Edinburgh Ave and proceed 600 metres along Gordon Street to the entrance on McCoy circuit.
Transport Canberra's Routes and Timetables site can help you find the most practical way to our venue (and others).
ON THE CULTURE LOOP FREE SHUTTLE BUS
The free Culture Loop shuttle bus stops at NewActon (on Edinburgh Avenue), within walking distance of the NFSA.

PARKING

There is dedicated visitor parking on the premises between McCoy Circuit and Ellery Cresent (paid parking, up to three hours). There is also limited free parking surrounding the building on Liversidge Street.
We recommend using public transport in peak times.

Accessible parking is available off McCoy Circuit.
Wheelchair/accessible access via Liversidge Street.