2000 | DCP | JPN | D: Kinji Fukasaku

BOOK CLUB AT THE NFSA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CANBERRA WRITERS FESTIVAL

In a drastic measure to curb juvenile delinquency, 42 armed high school students are sent to a remote island to eliminate each other until there is only one survivor.

Based on Koushun Takami's 1999 novel, which popularised the deadly survival game theme long before The Hunger Games or Squid Game, this dark, violent and twisted film also offers an uncomfortable portrayal of adolescent pain.

"It’s a movie that never lets you settle down, zipping between satire and splatter, offering moments that will make the most hardened viewer cringe and snatches of quiet melancholy that will haunt you for a long time.” – Empire

The screening will be followed by a discussion of the film and the novel with author D.P. Vaughan, in conversation with Aaron Dries.

ABOUT D.P. VAUGHAN
D.P. Vaughan is an Australian author who writes speculative fiction thrillers for adult readers, with a strong focus on marginalised voices.

Originally from Townsville, Vaughan moved to Brisbane to study music composition, later earning his master's degree as a specialist English teacher. His academic and creative pursuits reflect a deep curiosity about the world, particularly in history, science, and linguistics.
Now based in south Canberra, Vaughan lives with his children and teaches English to adult migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

ABOUT AARON DRIES
Aaron Dries is an award-winning author from Canberra, whose work has earned nominations for the Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson Awards, and won the Ditmar, Australian Shadows and Aurealis awards. His novels include House of Sighs, The Fallen Boys, A Place for Sinners, Where the Dead Go to Die, and the highly acclaimed novella Dirty Heads.

His latest work, Cut to Care: A Collection of Little Hurts, was described by Paul Tremblay as “heartbreaking, frightening, and all too real." In addition to his writing, Dries is one of the hosts of the popular podcast, Let the Cat In. His fiction, art and films have been celebrated domestically and abroad. Aaron Dries is represented by the Annie Bomke Literary Agency.

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$21 Full / $18 Concession (+$1.50 booking fee)

Arc Cinema

1 McCoy Circuit Acton, Australian Capital Territory, 2601

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Transport

Accessibility

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.