Life is but a stage, and memories are the performance.

This week, the Birkbeck Film Society presentsa poignant tale of love, loss, and the pursuit of meaning in Millennium Actress, (2001) a visually stunning masterpiece by Satoshi Kon (known for Perfect Blue and Paprika). Blurring the lines between cinema and reality, the film follows a retired actress as she recounts her extraordinary life to a pair of documentarians. Through her memories, we traverse decades of Japanese history, seamlessly interwoven with the roles she played and the life she lived.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u5Ee1_jUCY

The screening will begin shortly after 6:30pm on Friday 31st of January in MAL B35 (room 35 on the basement level of the main Birkbeck building on Malet Street). Tickets are free, and current students and alumni are welcome!

Step into the story. Stay for the magic.