THE WORLD OF KANAKO: TIFF Twitter Buzz!

"Twitter?! I don't have time for Twitter. I have extreme acts of violence to enact!"

Well, don't say we didn't warn ya, but The World of Kanako is definitely one of those polarizing films. If you're into graphic, graphic violence and strong imagery like the people quoted from Twitter below, then we highly recommend catching the last screening of this one. It's on a Saturday so at least you'll have Sunday to recover. Phew

The World of Kanako is screening at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival as part of the Vanguard Programme. You can check out more Vanguard films on the official Festival website. 

THE WORLD OF KANAKO screening times:
Saturday, Sept 13 9:00 PM THE BLOOR HOT DOCS CINEMA

THE WORLD OF KANAKO: Premieres Tonight!

The second Vanguard film premiering tonight is Tetsuya Nakashima’s The World of Kanako. The premiere will take place at Isabel Bader Theatre at 9:15 PM. Head over to our previous posts to see poster and trailer, and a look at Tetsuya Nakashima’s previous film, Kokuhaku (Confessions).

Tickets can be purchased:

• ONLINE: TIFF.net's Ticket Product List Page
• BY PHONE: 416.599.TIFF or 1.888.599.8433 (Toll-free) 
• IN PERSON
• Festival Box Office; 225 King St. West
• Isabel Bader Theatre; 93 Charles Street West

Further information about The World of Kanako can be found on the Festival website.

THE WORLD OF KANAKO screening times:

Sun., Sept. 7th, 9:15 PM, ISABEL BADER THEATRE

Tues., Sept. 9th, 11:30 AM, BLOOR HOT DOCS CINEMA
 Sat., Sept. 13th, 9:00 PM, BLOOR HOT DOCS CINEMA

THE WORLD OF KANAKO First Look: Trailer and Poster!

What do you mean it's more bracing than Confessions?! 

When a filmmaker issues a statement saying he is "sorry if the film is too grotesque," you know it's got to be very special. (Maybe special means something different to you, but for us it means crazy and violent. Deal.) World of Kanako (Kawaki) is based on a best-selling novel by Akio Fukamachi some considered too gruesome to ever be a film. Tetsuya Nakashima took that as a challenge and crafted an over-the-top, violent revenge thriller. If any of you are familiar with 2010's Confessions then you know what we're talking about. If you aren't, take our word for it: this might not be the flick to see with your grandma. (No, really.)

Don't be fooled by the pink colour. 

Already a hit in Japan, garnering fans and critics alike, World of Kanako is sure to positively shock, probably disturb, and maybe even offend Vanguard audiences this Festival. Check out the trailer below for a little taste of the cah-razy film experience waiting for you:

World of Kanako is screening at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival as part of the Vanguard Programme. You can check out more Vanguard films on the official Festival website. 

WORLD OF KANAKO screening times:

Sunday, Sept 7th 9:15 PM ISABELLA BADER THEATRE
Tuesday, Sept 9th 11:30 AM THE BLOOR HOT DOCS CINEMA
Saturday, Sept 13 9:00 PM THE BLOOR HOT DOCS CINEMA