I’m new to Linda Linda Linda, and I’m pretty sure there are others like me so it’s highly welcome that the good folks at Tribeca are revving up an anniversarial festival screening this weekend during its 24th edition.
In the meantime, fans can further celebrate this film’s revived existence in 4K with the efforts of GKids who will be rolling out the newly restored film in North America later this year. I actually hope I get to see this at some point.
The 2005 Japanese comedy-drama LINDA LINDA LINDA, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with an all new 4K Restoration. Directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita, the cult classic title, starring Bae Doona (The Host, Broker), Aki Maeda (Battle Royale), Yu Kashii (Death Note), and Shiori Sekine (of the hit band Base Ball Bear), the film will be released in in theaters across North America and on home entertainment platforms in 2025.
First released domestically in Japan in 2005, the film has been acknowledged by many as one of the greatest Japanese film works of the 21st century. The soundtrack features original instrumental tracks composed by James Iha of The Smashing Pumpkins, various song covers from the hit band Blue Hearts, as well as songs from actress Shiori Sekine’s own band Base Ball Bear. The debut of the viral band The Linda Lindas sparked new attention to the classic film, having taken their name as direct inspiration from the film.