On December 7, 2026, Third Window Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Fire Festival, a 1985 thriller from director Mitsuo Yanagimachi (God Speed You! Black Emperor).
When developers arrive in a rural, seaside village with plans to construct a marine park, the divide grows between the village fishermen and the woodmen, led by a solitary boorish lumberjack, Tatsuo, who engages in bizarre rituals to appease the mountain goddess that he worships. When the waters become polluted with oil, the villagers consider it an act of sabotage on the planned urban development and Tatsuo takes the blame for the incident. He is only able to redeem himself through a shocking act which is revealed at the “fire festival.”
The film stars Kinya Kitaoji (Battles Without Honor and Humanity Vol. 2: Hiroshima Death Match), Kiwako Taichi (Zatoichi in Desperation) and Ryota Najamoto.
Based on a real-life incident, Fire Festival is a spare, disturbing reflection on the loss of humanity amidst the drive to modernization.
Limited Edition Features:
- Limited Edition slipcase (1,000 units) with artwork by Sean Wolcott
- Limited Edition booklet with writing from Tony Rayns
Features:
- Selected audio commentary from historian Alexander Jacoby
- Video Essay by Jasper Sharp
- Original Teaser and Trailer
This title is available for pre-order at The Goodie Emporium, a U.S.-based online store that currently has many Import Shaw Brothers/Golden Harvest/martial arts DVD/Blu-ray movies in-stock – with New titles being added regularly!
Watch the Trailer below:
