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New Group

SHIMOTSU Yuta|Japan|2025|82min |World Premiere |15+

Schedule

Code: 214

Time: 7/4 14:00 - 15:22

Theater: CGV Sopung 9

Rate: 15

Code: 720

Time: 7/9 20:00 - 21:22

Theater: CGV Sopung 5

Rate: 15

Event: Guest Visit

Unless otherwise indicated by the Subtitle code below, English subtitles are provided for all non-English language films.
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Schoolgirl

Schedule

Code: 214

Time: 7/4 14:00 - 15:22

Theater: CGV Sopung 9

Rate: 15

Code: 720

Time: 7/9 20:00 - 21:22

Theater: CGV Sopung 5

Rate: 15

Event: Guest Visit

Unless otherwise indicated by the Subtitle code below, English subtitles are provided for all non-English language films.
별아이콘 Notice of No English-Subtitle

Program Note

Ai, a high school girl raised in a seemingly happy but unstable family, has no clear plans for the future or a strong sense of self. She becomes intrigued by Yu, a transfer student with a personality opposite to her own. One day, a human pyramid is built on the school playground, and teachers force students to take part. Ai and Yu are unsettled by this coercive atmosphere and begin to sense a strange energy. The reality around them grows increasingly grotesque and disturbing. This work embodies a new form of 'group' born from the clash between extreme individualism and oppressive collectivism, portrayed through an unsettling and bizarre perspective. The mutual oppression between individuals and groups - and the chilling fear it creates - reflects a sensibility unique to this era. The director gained attention by winning the MIFF Award for Best Asian Film with his debut film Best Regards to All (2023) at BIFAN 2025. He once again stands out with his sharp insight and powerful message. (Martin LEE)