Battle Royale is a Japanese dystopian thriller film directed by Kinji Fukasaku. Set in a totalitarian future, the government selects a class of high school students and forces them to fight to the death on a deserted island. Battle Royale is known for its intense action, social commentary, and exploration of the dark side of human nature. While controversial upon its release, the film has gained a cult following and influenced numerous works in the dystopian genre.
