Battle Royale is a Japanese action thriller film directed by Kinji Fukasaku. Set in a dystopian future, the film follows a group of high school students who are forced to participate in a deadly game where they must kill each other until only one survivor remains. Battle Royale is known for its intense and graphic depiction of violence, as well as its social commentary on youth culture and government control. It has gained a cult following and has been highly influential in the realm of Japanese cinema.
