WHAT: Japan Society presents its film series, Lolita In Full Bloom: 1980’s Irresistible Heroines. This series features five hit films from the 1980s, rarely before seen in the United States, and starring Japanese pop stars known as “idols”. Join all the fun at the opening night at the kick-off screening of acclaimed film SAILOR SUIT AND MACHINE GUN followed by the Lollipop Party.

SAILOR SUIT AND MACHINE GUN (SAILOR-FUKU TO KIKANJU)
dir. Shinji Somai | Japan | 1981 | 112min | Japanese with English subtitles

Hiroko Yakushimaru, the most iconic and charismatic "idol" of the period, plays Izumi, a feisty high school girl who takes on the yakuza world with a loaded machine gun in this blockbuster film. Named the "head boss" of a yakuza clan after the unexpected death of her father, quiet Izumi becomes ensnared by violence and drugs. Shinji Somai, known for pushing his actors to their limits and pulling out the most dynamic performances, directs this action packed coming-of-age film.

Your ticket admits you to the kick-off screening PLUS a one-night-only LOLLIPOP PARTY after the movie, hosted by L Magazine and the Globus Family. Enjoy complimentary fizzy pink drinks, tasty treats, and lolitapops. Dance to DJ Jaiko Suzuki (Mon Mon Mon Amour)’s retro Japan hits, and win prizes when you come dressed as a school girl!

WHEN: Friday, November 10 at 7:30 pm

WHERE: Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street

TICKETS: $14 for Opening Night film and Lollipop Party when you call the box office and mention the code “LIFB” at (212) 715-1258.

Schedule of upcoming screenings:
SAILOR SUIT AND THE MACHINE GUN | Friday 11/10, 7:30 pm
TYPHOON CLUB | Saturday 11/11, 5 pm
THE LITTLE GIRL WHO CONQUERED TIME | Saturday 11/11, 7:15 pm
W’S TRAGEDY | Sunday, 11/12, 4 pm
SAILOR SUIT AND THE MACHINE GUN, Sunday 11/12, 6:15 pm
W’S TRAGEDY | Friday, 11/17, 7:30 pm
EXCHANGE STUDENTS | Saturday 11/18, 5 pm
TYPHOON CLUB | Saturday 11/18, 7:15 pm
THE LITTLE GIRL WHO CONQUERED TIME | Sunday 11/19, 4 pm
EXCHANGE STUDENTS | Sunday 11/19, 6:15 pm