Evil Does Not Exist (2023)

Evil Does Not Exist 2023 / 悪は存在しない 2023 / Aku wa Sonzai Shinai

Takumi and his eight-year-old daughter Hana reside in a forested region of Japan that’s remained largely unsullied by large-scale development. Until now. A pair of agents come to Takumi’s village to propose a ‟glamping‟ project, a resort for vacationers who want to feel like they’re camping without getting their fingernails dirty. During the briefing, locals critique numerous flaws in the project, from fire hazards to inadequate septic tanks, but the blank responses from the agents make it clear this exercise is purely tokenistic. The agency is determined to move forward regardless of whether locals approve. (Source: TIFF.net) ~~ Release Dates: Sep 4, 2023 (VIFF) || Oct 10, 2023 (BFI London Film Festival)