Director: Hitoshi Matsumoto
Runtime: 99 minutes
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese, Spanish, English, Russian
Rating: NC16 (Some Mature Content)

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A man wakes up and mysteriously finds himself trapped in an empty, white rectangular room, wearing clownish bright yellow polka dot pajamas. Where is he? Who did this to him? How did he end up here? Will he manage to escape safely? Meanwhile, in a Mexican dusty town, a green-masked wrestler known as Escargot man prepares for an important match. As the nameless prisoner appears closer to escaping and Escargot man steps into the ring, the film’s baffling yet suspenseful atmosphere builds to a crescendo of ridiculous excess.

One of Japan’s most popular comedians and TV personalities since the 1980s, Hitoshi Matsumoto ventured into feature-filmmaking in the mid-2000s. His second film Symbol, is an intriguing blend of slapstick antics, surreal scenarios, and existential rumination.

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Important Notice:

Measures will be taken to ensure the health and safety of all patrons at Oldham Theatre. This includes wearing a mask at all times for both staff and patrons and observance of social distancing around the theatre. From 3 November 2021, an individual is cleared for entry at Oldham Theatre if they fulfill any of the below criteria:

– Fully vaccinated (including the 14 days window after the second dose)
– Recovered from COVID-19 within the last 270 days
– Obtained a negative result on a pre-event test taken in the past 24 hours before the expected end of the event, either by means of ART or PCR testing through an official government approved medical provider

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Do note that Oldham Theatre does not play ads and screenings will start promptly. Doors will open 20 minutes before showtime. Arrive early to register, find a seat and avoid disrupting screenings. All patrons are encouraged to purchase your tickets online to be able to secure a seat. Seats are limited due to social distancing regulations. If you choose to purchase tickets or merchandise at Oldham Theatre’s box office, cashless payment is preferred.

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