East Asian Studies taster: The Rise of Game Survival Narratives in East Asian Cinema & Television

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Discover the cultural significance and growing popularity of this unique genre with Dr Gemma Ballard. Alongside the talk, you’ll also have the chance to take part in a Q&A with a current student and find out more about what it's like to study at university level.

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29th April 2026

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In this short lecture, we’ll look at the cultural manifestations and growing popularity of the ‘game survival narrative’ in East Asian cinema and television. Starting with the renowned Japanese film ‘Battle Royale’ (2000), and moving towards the present day South Korean hit ‘Squid Game’ (2021), we’ll consider how we might use examples from this unique dystopian genre to better understand the social and political landscapes of contemporary East Asian societies.

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Available dates

29th April 2026

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Events for individuals (enquiry not required to be through a school)

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