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09th Nov 2024

Derby Film Festival Preview: The Contestant

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An astonishing story” – The Hollywood Reporter

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. Before Big Brother, before The Truman Show, there was the shocking story of Nasubi.

Director:Clair Titley

Year:2024

Languages:Japanese & English

Runtime:90

Origin:UK

Location:QUAD

Subtitles:English (Where Required)

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