MELBOURNE: Asian Cinema Collective presents: Linda Linda Linda (2005)

“Like a rat, I want to be beautiful. Because you have a beauty that can’t be reflected in pictures” -sung by Linda, Linda, Linda

In a quiet Japanese town, an unexpected setback threatens an all girl rock band’s performance at the annual school festival. The three remaining band members, Kei (Yu Kashii), Kyoko (Aki Maeda), and Nozomi (Shiori Sekine), struggle to find a new vocalist until they convince the Korean exchange student, Son (Bae Doona) to take on the challenge. Together they form a new band, dedicated to performing a rendition of Linda Linda by The Blue Hearts, rehearsing relentlessly in the days leading up to the school festival. As new friendships form, and the end of the school year nears, Linda Linda Linda is a film about perseverance, friends and the spirit of youth. 

Recently restored and re-released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film, see Linda Linda Linda (2005) on the big screen, for a special screening at Chinatown Cinema!

Film: Linda Linda Linda リンダ リンダ リンダ

Director: Nobuhiro Yamashita

Rating: PG

Run Time: 114 minutes

Language: Japanese audio with English subtitles 

Tickets

Members - $12**

Students - $14

Adults - $16

*Please only purchase ACC Member tickets if you have purchased a membership, which you can do at www.asiancinemacollective.com

*If you are unable to attend our screenings due to financial barriers, we have a limited number of pay-it-forward tickets available. Please email hello@asiancinemacollective with your name, a little bit about yourself and why you would like to attend the screening and we will be in touch.