A Snake of June

Portland premiere of the high-definition digital transfer of the original film!

Part of the Hanabi Film Festival 2026. Limited festival passes available while supplies last.

Doors open at 8:30 PM; film at 9:00 PM.

Rinko and Shigehiko are a strange couple, whose physical mismatch is reflected in the complete lack of intimacy between them. They connect as human beings but they live more like friends than as lovers and lead nearly independent lives. Both seem comfortable with this coexistence, but the desires that lurk beneath the surface are brought out with the introduction of a third element (played by director Shinya Tsukamoto himself) into the equation.

This visually-stunning and coldly-erotic masterpiece from the director of Tetsuo: The Iron Man is rarely shown on the big screen, so don’t miss out!

Screened in Japanese with English subtitles.