Earn 9XPGrave of the Fireflies - Screening & Discussion
About the event
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
How do you hold on to your humanity when the world has lost its own?
War. Loss. Survival.
Isao Takahata’s Grave of the Fireflies is not a conventional war film. It is an intimate, devastating story of two siblings trying to survive in Japan during the final months of World War II.
Through Seita and Setsuko’s story, the film asks what happens to innocence in the face of suffering, and what it means to care for someone when you have so little left to give.After the screening, we’ll open the room for an unhurried discussion exploring questions such as:
- What does responsibility look like when you’re barely surviving yourself?
- How does war change the way we see innocence and childhood?
- Is survival enough, or does how we survive matter too?
- What does this story make us responsible for remembering?
No prior analysis is needed. Just curiosity and a willingness to engage.
🎬Duration: 89 mins
💬 Discussion: 45–60 mins
- Community Meetup
- Networking
- Bar Lectures
FAQs
Is alcohol included?
Hard liquor is not available, you may choose from an option of non-alcoholic & fermented beverages
Do I need to know anything about the film beforehand?
Not at all. Come as you are. No prior knowledge or film analysis required.
Is this just a movie screening?
The screening is followed by an open discussion where everyone can share their thoughts, interpretations, and disagreements. Participation is encouraged, never forced.
Do I have to participate in the discussion?
No. You’re welcome to simply listen, observe, and take in the conversation.
What kind of people attend these screenings?
People who enjoy films, ideas, and conversations that go beyond small talk. You don’t need to be a cinephile to fit in.