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Shane Nesbit, Nic Hill, Zack Scott, CJ Dunn, Dave Buone, Tom Quickel, Marcus Miller, Noah Tsutsui, Steve Zadie, Damon Anderson, Mick Weldon, Jason Lam, Ricky Jonsson Jr.
To understand a country’s culture, we can study its language, history or make a vacation trip for some first hand experiences. Here is another option. We Are One together with Cafe Frosch, is going to help everyone to achieve similar experiences with sounds and images at our International Movie Night.
At our International Movie Night, we will be show casing films from various countries around the world. Besides commercial films, occasionally, there will also be independent short films from international film markers who are trying to convey a message, or express their less known cultures through the lenses.
Come join our International Movie Night on every first Saturday evening in a traditional Machiya café. Enjoy a film, and add a few more internationally-minded friends on your facebook at the end of the evening. Pay attention to the film and win yourself some prizes too.
Who should come?
-If you are learning the language of the film.
-If you are internationally-minded and wish to find your same kind.
-If you are interested in international films or independent films.
-If you are sick of bars and pubs on a Saturday evening and a hangover the next morning.
Tak, from Mainland China, goes to Macau with his uncle Wai, hoping to win money to pay for his ill mother's operation. Together they begin to frequent Macau's underground gambling dens - and win big. But as their winnings grow, Wai becomes increasingly distracted by the temptations of the big city, including Tak’s old lover from China - Wynnie. Misled to believe that he had killed Wai in a furied brawl over Wynnie, Tak must find a way to flee Macau with Wynnie. Wynnie lures Tak into a gamble that he cannot refuse: their freedom in exchange for information known to a local policeman, Kin. To gain Kin's trust, Tak befriends Kin’s sister Armanda. Armanda's simple and honest nature catches Tak off-guard and he begins to fall for her. As Tak grows closer to Kin and Armanda, and Kin gets closer to discovering Tak's true intentions, Tak must decide where his true loyalties lie.
ある国の文化を理解するにはその国の言葉や歴史を勉強する、あるいはその国を旅して直に体験してみるという手段がありますが、もう一つの選択肢があります。We Are One ではインターナショナル・ムービーナイトで皆さんがサウンドと映像によって同様の体験が得られるようお手伝いをします。インターナショナル・ムービーナイトでは世界各国からのさまざまな映画を紹介していきます。商業フィルムのほかに、時には何らかのメッセージを伝えようと試みたり、レンズを通してあまり知られていない文化を表現しようとしている国際的視野を持った映画製作者による自主制作ショートフィルムになることもあります。 毎週第一土曜の夕方、伝統的な町屋カフェで行われるインターナショナル・ムービーナイトに来てください。映画を楽しみましょう。そしてその夜の終わりに国際的な友達をfacebookに加えましょう。映画に集中して賞品も手に入れましょう。
When Tong asked me what I know about Hong Kong movies a while ago, my answer was, “aw, Jackie Chan? action movies?” Now, after having seen the great movie “Infernal Affairs”, I knew that was a silly and naïve answer I wish I could take back.
It goes without saying that Tony Leung is attractive (I think he is more of my type than Andy Lau in this movie!), but what makes him a great actor is that he grabbed our heart by his sad and disconsolate look when he lost his most trusted and somehow fatherly boss in return for his life. There were several more scenes as shocking and thrilling as this one, like when the most stupid looking mafioso sacrificed his life to save the police officer 陳永仁. I’m not quite sure what kind of genre this film should be categorized into, but I have a strong feeling that we were all taught about one thing; There’s no bad men by nature. It’s your choice to be a bad person or a good person.
Though I liked the movie very much and can’t wait to see its prequel as well as sequel, we were all so depressed by the sad ending that when and how Tong initiated a quiz time right away, as if we were watching a fun and happy movie, we burst into laughter. Tong, I think you want to learn how to read the atmosphere, or give us more elaborate questions other than what the names of the two main characters are!! I admit though, that it changed the dark mood and triggered our own discussions between neighbor friends! (And maybe I shouldn’t complain about it at all, as I won the prize thanks to that easy quiz!)
The movie was followed by nice chats and mingling. I was so amused to meet a new friend with the same name and kanji as mine. It was nice meeting you, Misa-chan! Alright, buddies, see you soon!
To understand a country’s culture, we can study its language, history or make a vacation trip for some first hand experiences. Here is another option. We Are One together with Cafe Frosch, is going to help everyone to achieve similar experiences with sounds and images at our International Movie Night.
At our International Movie Night, we will be show casing films from various countries around the world. Besides commercial films, occasionally, there will also be independent short films from international film markers who are trying to convey a message, or express their less known cultures through the lenses.
Come join our International Movie Night on every first Saturday evening in a traditional Machiya café. Enjoy a film, and add a few more internationally-minded friends on your facebook at the end of the evening. Pay attention to the film and win yourself some prizes too.
Who should come?
-If you are learning the language of the film.
-If you are internationally-minded and wish to find your same kind.
-If you are interested in international films or independent films.
-If you are sick of bars and pubs on a Saturday evening and a hangover the next morning.
About the Movie
Infernal Affairs (2002)is a Hong Kong crime-thriller film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak. It tells the story of a police officer who infiltrates the Triads, and a police officer secretly working for the same gang. The Chinese title means "the non-stop path", a reference to Avici, the lowest level of hell in Buddhism. The English title is a word play combining the law enforcement term 'internal affairs' with the adjective Infernal. Due to its commercial and critical success, Infernal Affairs was followed by a prequel,Infernal Affairs II, and a sequel, Infernal Affairs III, both released in 2003, as well as the previously mentioned 2006 American remake, The Departed. Pre-release publicity for Infernal Affairsfocused on its star-studded cast but it later received critical acclaim for its original plot and its concise and swift storytelling style. The film did exceptionally well in Hong Kong, where it was considered "a box office miracle" and heralded as a revival of Hong Kong cinema which at the time was considered to be direly lacking in creativity.
The film features all the members of the popular Hong Kong 'Cantopop' group EO2, playing Triad boss Hom Sam's men. One member of this group has subsequently become a lead actor (Osman Hung). Miramax Films acquired the United States distribution rights of this film and gave it a limited US theatrical release in 2004.
Date & Time: 7th May 2011 Saturday, 1800~2100 Movie title: Infernal Affairs (2002) 無間道，Hong Kong, Cantonese, Japanese subtitle
Venue: Café Frosch, Kyoto
557-7 Higashiyanagi-cho, Itsutsuji-dori,Shichihonmatsu agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Nishijin-Kyoto JAPAN
ある国の文化を理解するにはその国の言葉や歴史を勉強する、あるいはその国を旅して直に体験してみるという手段がありますが、もう一つの選択肢があります。We Are One ではインターナショナル・ムービーナイトで皆さんがサウンドと映像によって同様の体験が得られるようお手伝いをします。インターナショナル・ムービーナイトでは世界各国からのさまざまな映画を紹介していきます。商業フィルムのほかに、時には何らかのメッセージを伝えようと試みたり、レンズを通してあまり知られていない文化を表現しようとしている国際的視野を持った映画製作者による自主制作ショートフィルムになることもあります。 毎週第一土曜の夕方、伝統的な町屋カフェで行われるインターナショナル・ムービーナイトに来てください。映画を楽しみましょう。そしてその夜の終わりに国際的な友達をfacebookに加えましょう。映画に集中して賞品も手に入れましょう。
Being an island nation has given Japan the solitude that led to the formation of its unique culture. However in the past few decades, the increasing dynamic world also had a great impact on this nation. Hafu, the word emerged in 1970s meaning people who are mix-raced or half foreign. In this mono-ethnic land, what does it mean to have roots in two different cultures? Does it have an effect on one’s place in the society?
10月23日、We Are One Internationalは
あるハーフの人達が制作しているドキュメンタリー映画
『Hafu the Film』一部特別公開のためのイベントを開催しました。
制作者による映画のプレゼンテーションを始め
２つハーフのミュージシャンによる
音楽演奏を交えながら、参加者同士での交流
さらに参加者と制作者同士の交流の時間などと
とても有意義なイベント内容にすることができました。
映画一部公開では、出来の素晴らしさに
会場の中で感激の声が上がり、そして
仕上がりが楽しみだという言葉もちらほら。
この映画の撮影終了は来年の予定で、
公開は夏くらいになるとのことです。
みなさん『Hafu the Film』の仕上がりを
楽しみに待ちしょうね！
On October 23rd, We Are One International presented “Celebrate Cultural Diversity in Japan with the Hafu Film”. The directors of the film, Megumi Nishikura and Lara Perez Takagi came all the way from Tokyo to give the presentation. Through film making they lead the audience to the search of the identity of being hafu in Japan. The event featured the performances of some Hafu musicians, Chris Roche and Tender Armstrong. Through the film and music these artists touched the audience by their talents, passions and multicultural upbringing. The event brought hafus in Kansai area closer.
We Are One Internationalのスタッフチームは
５つ以上の異なる国籍を持つ者が集まっています。
私たちは常に“異文化”と対面しているわけですが
今回この“ハーフ”というテーマは
我々が持つ考え方とまた違う視点から
“異文化共生”について見ています。
私たちWe Are Oneはこのイベントの開催を通して
さらに新たな国際グループの人々に出会えたと感じています。
We Are One team is formed by staffs who came from more than five different countries around the world. Its diversity is still expanding. As a team we embrace our differences and similarities, we celebrate what we each have that contributes to the mosaic of We Are One International.
今回このイベントを開催する場所として
国際文化インスティテュートである
関西日仏学館による協力をいただきました。
歴史あるこの文化学館で開催できたことを
We Are Oneは光栄に思っています。
We Are One is honored to hold this event at the Franco-Japanese Institute of Kansai, which is the oldest French cultural institute in Japan.
We Are Oneは
「様々な国際的なマインドを
持つ人々をつなげひとつになる」
を目標に掲げ、今後もさらに
みんなが“ひとつ”になるような
イベントや活動を広げて行きます！
『Hafu the Film』イベントにお越し下さった方々
そしてこのイベントを支えてくださった人々に
心から感謝しています！
We Are One International aims to organize more meaningful and international events for everyone. Thank you for your support at the Hafu Film event! We hope to see you again soon!
We Are One presents Celebrate Cultural Diversity in Japan with the Hafu film! “Hafu – a film about the experiences of mixed-Japanese people” Celebrate the growing diversity in Japan with the Hafu Film. Meet the filmmakers and watch the sneak preview of “Hafu- a film about the experiences of mixed-Japanese” on Saturday, October 23rd at 19:30 at the
Institut Franco-Japonais du Kansai, Kyoto, Japan.
About the event:
We Are One has always sought opportunities to reach out to different international groups in Japan in order to enhance cultural understanding through events and activities. This time, We Are One proudly presents Celebrate Cultural Diversity in Japan with the Hafu film!“Hafu – a film about the experiences of mixed-Japanese people” http://www.hafufilm.com/, a film that leads the audience into the world of mix-race Japanese in modern day Japan.
If you belong to this “hafu”-community, or simply interested in the lives of half-Japanese and the film, please come out and give support to this meaningful project. With your support the film can go further into the exploration of the identity of half-Japanese.
What:
Registration & Mingle
Music Performance
Event Opening
Hafu Film Presentation
Hafu Film Sneak Preview
More Music & Mingle
Closing
Proceeds of the film will help the filmmakers continue their production of the film.
Where:
Institut Franco-Japonais du Kansai http://ifjk.jp/
関西日仏学館
〒606-8301 京都市左京区吉田泉殿町8
Tel. 075-761-2105
Fax. 075-761-2106
When: Saturday, October 23rd, 2010. 19:30-22:00 Entrance Fee:
RSVP & arrive before 20:00 for 3000 yen/ 1 drink;
No RSVP or arrive after 20:00 3500 yen / 1 drink.
Students with valid student card 500 yen discount.
This event is supported by Institut Franco-Japonais du Kansai. http://ifjk.jp/
About the film: Hafu – the Film is directed by Megumi Nishikura and Lara Takagi-Perez, who are both half-Japanese themselves. The film is the unfolding journey of discovery into the intricacies of mixed-race Japanese and their multicultural experience in modern day Japan. It follows the lives of five Half-Japanese – and by default of living in Japan are forced to explore what it means to be multiracial and multicultural in a nation that proudly proclaims itself as the mono-ethnic nation. This film will explore the themes of race, diversity, multiculturalism, nationality, and identity within the mixed-race community of Japanese. And through this exploration, it seeks to answer: What does it mean to be hafu? What does it mean to be Japanese? Ultimately, what does this mean for Japan?
About the location: We Are One is honored to hold the event at the Franco-Japanese Institute of Kansai , which is the oldest French cultural institute in Japan. It offers French language courses and a range of French cultural programs and seminars to the public.
We Are Oneは常に、お互いの文化的理解を高めるため、様々なイベントや活動を通し日本にある全く違った国際的なグループと繋がる機会・チャンスを探し求めています。今回We Are oneが誇りを持って開催するのはCelebrate Cultural Diversity in Japan with the Hafu film!“Hafu – a film about the experiences of mixed-Japanese people”http://www.hafufilm.com/現代の日本に住むハーフの人達をテーマに、視聴者に“何か”を訴えかける映画のチャリティーイベントです。
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We Are One Japan is a voluntary, event-organizing group that connects internationally-minded individuals in the Kansai area through a wide range of smoke-free events and activities.
We Are One Internationalは、関西を中心に各種様々なイベントやアクティビティーを主催することで、国際的なマインドを持つ人々と繋がり一つとなることを目指し活動するグループです。また、禁煙のパーティーを推進するグループの一つでもあります。
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