Tatsumi - Monday 27 June 12pm - SRO

[pbutler102]

TATSUMI
(screened by The Fabulous Picture Show)


We are aware that it's rather short notice, but next Monday, 20th June at 12 noon, we will be joined by director Eric Khoo for a screening of 'Tatsumi'.

TATSUMI celebrates the life and work of Japanese comics artist Yoshihiro Tatsumi. In post-war occupied Japan, young Tatsumi's passion for comics eventually becomes a means of supporting his poor family. Already published as a teenager, talented Tatsumi finds even greater inspiration after meeting his idol, famous Disneyesque animator Osamu Tezuka. Despite his steady success, Tatsumi begins to question why Japanese comics should cater to children with cute and whimsical tales and drawings. In 1957, Tatsumi coins the term gekiga (dramatic pictures) and redefines the manga landscape by encouraging an alternative genre for adults. Realistic and disquieting, Tatsumi's work begins to grapple with the darker aspects of life...

After the screening, audience members will have the chance to discuss the film with Eric Khoo in a Q&A hosted by journalist Amanda Palmer.


The film will be screened at The Everyman Cinema Club, 5 Holly Bush Vale, Hampstead, London NW3 6TX at 12 noon on Monday 20th June 2011.

Booking is now open and you may apply via our website at http://www.sroaudiences.com

The minimum age for attendance at this screening is 16. We shall notify successful applicants as quickly as possible by email with their eticket. All tickets are issued free of charge and are strictly non-transferable.

[jeanelle]

Email from SRO: (their mistake, not pbutler102)

The Fabulous Picture Show - Tatsumi' was dated Monday 20th June - but the screening will actually take place on Monday 27th June!