Death Note: The Last Name

Shuusuke Kaneko
Japan
2006

Watch me. I’ll let you have more fun, Ryuk.

140", 35mm
Color, Japanese with English subtitles

about the film

The Death Note manga sold more than 15 million copies worldwide and created a massive fan following. The story has finally been adapted into two live-action feature films. As in Part 1, Light Yagami, the charismatic hero, is up against L, the eccentric boy wonder. Misa Amane also reappears, but this time her character has more complexity. Once again, the Red Hot Chili Peppers –big fans of the series- have allowed their music to be used. Death Note: The Last Name is almost more shocking than the first film.
Who will die and who will live? As attempts to catch Kira become more elaborate, Light makes a daring move. He devises a way to be part of the 'Kira Task Force' with his identity concealed. But L has been waiting for this opportunity. Light and L finally meet and their psychological duel enters a new phase. In Death Note: The Last Name, the mystery will finally be solved.

about the director

Born in Tokyo in 1955. Shuusuke Kaneko graduated from Tokyo Gakugei University before he joined Nikkatsu Corporation. He directed his first film in 1984. Since leaving Nikkatsu in 1985, he has made many films including Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe (1995), Gamera 2: The Advent of Legion (1996), Gamera 3: The Revenge of Irys (1999). Recent credits include Azumi 2: Death or Love (2005）and A Toast to Love (2002). His next film will be God's Left Hand / Devil's Right Hand.

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screenings

February 16 Saturday, 12:15 AM AFM Budak Caddebostan

February 22 Friday, 12:30 AM AFM Fitaş Beyoğlu 1

March 01 Saturday, 12:30 AM AFM CEPA Ankara 2

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