25th Anniversary!

Audition

06.07.2024. /

 SATURDAY

 18:30 /

 KIC

COUNTRY
Japan
YEAR:
1999
DIRECTOR:
Takashi Miike
STARS
Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Jun Kunimura
GENRE:
Horror, Thriller
Language
Japanese
DURATION:
115 min
ORIGINAL TITLE

Ōdishon

Audition is a gripping horror-thriller that follows the story of widower Shigeharu Aoyama, who, encouraged by a friend, holds a fake audition for a movie role to find a new wife. However, when he meets the mysterious Asami, Aoyama's life turns into a nightmare filled with dread and violence. The film is distinguished by its disturbing atmosphere, shocking twists, and intense psychological tension.

BIO

Takashi Miike (born 1960) is one of the most prolific and controversial Japanese directors known for his extreme and stylized films that often explore the darker sides of human nature. Throughout his career, Miike has directed over 100 films, including horrors, crime dramas, and comedies, gaining international fame for his unique vision and bold approach to filmmaking. "Audition" (1999) remains one of his most famous and acclaimed films, often cited as a masterpiece of modern horror.