Get ready for a wild evening at Leith Kino as we screen the frenetic black comedy The Crazy Family (1984), a subversive takedown of the traditional middle-class Japanese family system from one of the country's seminal punk directors, Gakuryu Ishii. Gradually deconstructing societal expectations amidst the heightened capitalism of 1980s Japan until everything descends into full-blown chaos, Ishii's film is at once hilarious, grotesque, and surprisingly sweet. The Crazy Family is bookended by kinetic visual effects sequences by Takashi Ito, one of Japan's most influential experimental filmmakers. Before the film, we're proud to be showing two radical short stop-motion animations by Ito: GRIM (1985) and ZONE (1995). This is one of the few chances to catch a screening of these rare works in the UK, which showcase Ito's unique and unforgettable capacity for crafting atmospheres of domestic dread. Tickets cost £6 and we have allocated handful of free tickets for those not in a position to pay. Please support your local Leith Kino! Drinks and refreshments are available to purchase at the Depot bar, alongside our monthly posters, each designed by a different Leith-based artist. Leith Kino Access Information - English subtitles will be onscreen for every screening, including descriptive captions where possible. - The screening room is on ground level and is wheelchair accessible from the Leith Depot bar with flexible seating to accomodate specific requirements. - There are accessible toilets in both the screening room and the bar. Leith Depot is well-served by public transport. It's a short walk from the Foot of the Walk tram stop and there is a bus stop outside the venue for services: 7, 14, 16, 25, and 49 Leith Kino is kindly supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funding on behalf of Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery.