The Adolescence of Utena

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The Adolescence of Utena – Screening the week of June 19!

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Utena Tenjou, a mysterious transfer student, gets drawn into duels at Ohtori Academy to win the hand of the Rose Bride and the power to bring on a revolution in this retelling of the surrealist Shoujo classic. From the visionary director of Sailor Moon!

“One of anime’s most celebrated arthouse movies is finally coming to theaters. You don’t want to miss it…Utena is a towering achievement of late-90s animation that demands to be experienced exactly as intended: loud, overwhelming, and on the largest screen possible.” (Polygon)

“quite possibly the most visually beautiful movie I have ever seen” (THEM)

“an anime masterwork.” (The Calvin Post)

“This is blockbuster cinematic anime…Adolescence of Utena is a marvel.” (Medium)

“Adolescence of Utena is a pretty extraordinary piece of animation.” (Alternate Ending)

*Please take note that doors open 30 minutes before showtimes. We encourage people to arrive early. We have a small box office, a small candy bar, and a single-screen cinema, meaning that when most of an audience shows up a few minutes before showtime, it causes a bottleneck. If possible, we appreciate you arriving a little bit early to pick out your seat and get your popcorn. Thanks for your help!

In a loose retelling of the Revolutionary Girl Utena TV series, Utena Tenjou arrives at Ohtori Academy, only to be immediately swept up in a series of duels for the hand of her classmate Anthy Himemiya and the power she supposedly holds. At the same time, Utena reunites with Touga Kiryuu, a friend from her childhood who seems to know the secrets behind the duels. Utena must discover those secrets for herself, before the power that rules Ohtori claims her and her friends, new and old.
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