1979 | DCP | JPN | D: Shohei Imamura | Japanese with English subtitles

Lawyer, professor and occasional lover; these are the pretentious masks Iwao Enokizu wears to conceal his true identity as Japan’s most wanted serial killer! Based on Akira Nishiguchi’s shocking killings and subsequent manhunt in 1963, Vengeance is Mine trails the murderer’s thrilling 78-day crime spree. A religiously devoted yet sinful family decide to shelter Enokizu despite knowing he is a murderer, revealing a reality where primitive urge, modern life and religious belief intertwine.

Beyond the true crime story, Imamura skillfully portrays the intricacies of human nature, where even the veneer of progress and modernity cannot conceal deep-seated urges and shame. Rich with masterful performances by acclaimed actors Ken Ogata and Mayumi Ogawa, Vengeance is Mine won multiple accolades, including Best Picture Award at the Japan Academy Film Prize. Morbid and unsettling, Imamura delivers a chilling exploration of the human psyche and moral ambiguity.

The film won the 1979 Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay Awards at the 3rd Japan Academy Film Prize
The film was awarded for Best Screenplay and Best Actor in a Leading Role (Ken Ogata) at the Yokohama Film Festival
Based on the book of the same name by Ryūzō Saki
The 4K digitally remastered version of the film was screened in the Classics section of the 77th Venice International Film Festival in 2020

PLEASE NOTE: This film is rated R18+. People under 18 cannot be admitted to the screening.

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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.