Experience a Japanese cinematic masterpiece like never before!

Join us for a rare performance of the groundbreaking 1926 Japanese silent film A Page of Madness. Internationally acclaimed benshi artist Ichiro Kataoka brings this haunting psychological drama to life with his powerful voice and expressive storytelling, reviving the electrifying art of benshi — Japan’s unique tradition of live film narration. Avant-garde composer Dylan Champagne’s new musical score for this cinematic treasure features live cello accompaniment by Miranda Wilson. English subtitles will be provided for full accessibility.

Benshi Narrator: Ichiro Kataoka

Composer: Dylan Champagne

Cellist: Miranda Wilson

Following the roundtable discussion, there will be a public Film Screening and Performance of "A Page of Madness"  in the EMU 214 (Redwood Auditorium) at 7:00 -8:30PM

Event Sponsors: Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, Center for Asian and Pacific Studies