The Contestant

Director:
Clair Titley

The Contestant is the incredible true story of a man who lived for 15 months trapped inside a small room, naked, starving and alone... and completely unaware that his life was being broadcast on national TV in Japan, to over 15 million viewers a week.

Screenings
Tuesday, 18 June
18:30
Thursday, 20 June
23:00
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Director:
Clair Titley
Cast:
Tomoaki Hamatsu
Country:
United Kingdom
Running time:
90 minute
Section:
TIFF Edition:
2024

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