Presented by the Bijou Film Board, as part of Bijou's After Hours series.

FREE for UI students (present student ID at box office) and $8.00 for general public!

Every After Hours show includes a PRIZE DRAWING before the screening!

"A lethally poised Venus flytrap of a movie."—Dennis Lim, Village Voice

"A stomach-turning masterpiece."—Peter Bradshaw, Guardian

25th Anniversary Screening!

One of the most infamous, impactful, and gut-wrenching Japanese horror films ever made returns to the big screen! Recent widower (and movie producer) Shigeharu is looking for a new wife. But instead of going the usual route, he decides to hold "auditions" for a movie that doesn't exist. Shigeharu quickly becomes enchanted with Asami, a spooky twenty-something who is responsive to his charms. But things aren't what they seem. Audition was the turn-of-the-millennium flash point that signaled the talent of Takashi Miike (Ichi the Killer). With this movie, Miike delivers a nerve-shredding exploration of male fears and the stereotype of submissive Japanese women. Shocking audiences worldwide with its white-knuckle finale and ingenious build-up, Audition was responsible for creating a fresh new wave of Asian horror.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the FilmScene Box Office in advance at (319) 358-2555 or boxoffice@icfilmscene.org.