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[Attack] The Dilemma of Heroism in “Hotel Mumbai”: A Film Analysis (Director Anthony Maras)
Based on a real-life terrorist attack that happened at a luxury hotel in India, the movie "Hotel Mumbai" provides an intense and immersive experience that allows the audience to feel the same fear during the attack. The fact that hotel staff members who could have escaped chose to stay and assist guests is particularly impressive and moving. -
The Cured: A Zombie Movie that Reflects Our Reality (Director David Freyne)
I was surprised how vividly "zombie movies" depicted our reality. Based on the movie "The Cured", we can learn about the fear caused by "invisible facts" and how a situation can cause "division" even if each person takes a correct stance according to their position. -
Movie “Skin”: A Racist’s Journey to Change His Life (Director Guy Nattiv)
I dislike "those who do not doubt their righteousness" and “those who try to force their sense of right and wrong onto others.” I dislike “those who disturb those who want to change.” In the movie "Skin," based on a true story about a racist covered in tattoos who turns his life around, we can think about the idea of regeneration. -
How “The Public” Shows Us the Conflict between Rules and Justice (Director Emilio Estevez)
Learning about the history of how the socially weak have fought for and won their rights, I believe that rights should be recognized without having to fight for them. And, we are not living in that kind of society, so there are also "situations where we have to break the rules is necessary for justice." From the movie "The Public," let's consider the balance between rules and justice. -
The Power of “Violet Evergarden” to Touch the Heart (Director Ishidate Taichi)
I went to see the movie "Violet Evergarden the Movie" without knowing anything about the story or characters because I had never even heard of the TV anime. Despite not typically liking "stories without malice," this piece surprisingly stuck with me and made me weep. -
How “Tokyo Trial” Showed Me the Fairness of History
I, who am not well-versed in history, had a vague impression that "in the Tokyo Trial, the victorious countries carried out unjust judgments." However, that impression was completely wrong. Watching the movie "Tokyo Trial Digital Remastered" helped me understand how fairly the Tokyo Trial was conducted.