Japan House London presents five films by Suzuki Seijun, the Japanese director whose vivid visual style and unconventional storytelling influenced later filmmakers including Quentin Tarantino, Jim Jarmusch and John Woo.
The season begins with Tokyo Drifter on 11 and 22 October 2026, followed by Fighting Elegy on 22 and 25 November, Branded to Kill on 13 and 16 December, Zigeunerweisen on 10 and 27 January, and Kagero-za on 14 and 24 February 2027. The programme spans Suzuki’s 1960s work and his Taishō Trilogy, with Japanese dialogue and English subtitles.
Tickets and practical information
Tickets are £5 per person. The first film, Tokyo Drifter, screens on 11 October from 15:00 to 16:30 and on 22 October from 18:00 to 19:30. It is rated 12, and its tickets are non-refundable. Check each later film’s individual page for its start time, age guidance, ticket availability and terms as those screenings open for booking.
Japan House is near High Street Kensington Station and publishes step-free access, lift access, an accessible toilet, assistance dogs and portable induction loops. Screening-specific quiet-space and captioning details are not published.
See the official film season page, Tokyo Drifter screening page, Japan House visitor information and accessibility information for updates.
Cover image
Original AI-generated thematic illustration. It does not depict any of the films, Suzuki Seijun, characters, organisers or venue.