Before it evolved into a series of outrageous spy capers, Fast & Furious actually began life as something very different. The first films in the franchise were mid-budget crime pictures set within the world of underground street racing, and they featured a cast of relative unknowns. This Film School Day will be a crash course in the unusual origins of Fast & Furious.

To help us understand those origins, we'll watch some of the franchise's earliest entries, including Tokyo Drift (2006) and the short film Los Bandoleros (2009). We'll also consider other films and TV shows that have influenced Fast & Furious, such as the animated series Initial D and its 2005 film adaptation. Through discussion of these texts, we'll trace the development of the franchise and explore just what Fast & Furious can tell us about contemporary action cinema.

SCHEDULE:

10am – Introductory Talk

10.55am – First Film

12.40pm – Lunch

1.20pm – Next Talk

1.40pm – Second Film

2.20pm – Third film

4.30pm – Concluding Talk

5pm - Break

6pm – The Fast and the Furious (2001)

While the talks are interactive, you’ll be invited to participate at a level that works for you: join friendly group discussions, or just sit back and listen. This is a limited capacity event so please book tickets in advance.

Tickets are £35 and include entry to all talks and films – including our public screening of The Fast and the Furious (2001) the same evening – as well as free hot drinks served throughout the day.

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This Hyde Park Film School event is part of the wider ‘Burning Rubber, Crossing Borders’ season supported by the University of Leeds and funded by BFI Art of Action.

Cert: 15