Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week
sign of life
EXPO 2025 Thematic Project “Embracing Lives” (Producer KAWASE Naomi)
The talk event with filmmaker KAWASE Naomi.
Under the theme Under the theme of "Peace, Human
Security, and Dignity," a dialogue will explore ways to
overcome divisions and work towards a future of unity and
shared prosperity. Filmmaker KAWASE Naomi will participate
in a talk event alongside a special guest."Promotion of
women’s participation," we invite a woman who is
working towards a radiant future through her unique
perspective. This talk event will delve into their
"sign of Life".
Recorded video available
Discussion
- Human rights violations
- Social inequality
- Diversity and inclusion
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese |
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Signature Programme
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Time and
Date of
the event -
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2025.08.05[Tue]
15:00 ～ 16:00
(Venue Open 14:30)
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- Venue
- Theme Weeks Studio
Programme details
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Filmmaker KAWASE Naomi will give a talk event.
She will be joined by a female guest with whom she shares a
strong connection, engaging in a two-person dialogue-style
discussion.
In addition to her career as a film director, KAWSE Naomi has
been active across various genres, including directing
commercials and writing essays. As a leading female director
who continues to work at the forefront of the industry, she
will explore the theme of "Peace, Human Security, and
Dignity," sharing their thoughts and experiences
alongside her guest from a unique perspective.
Reports
【Reflection】
This programme featured a discussion on the theme of “Peace
and Human Rights”, with director Naomi Kawase and guest Tomoko
Nakajima sharing perspectives from their respective roles as
filmmaker and actor.
Towards the end of the programme, a live demonstration of the
dialogue conducted within the signature pavilion, ‘Dialogue
Theater - sign of life -’, was performed using that day’s
theme. The pavilion’s stated aim is to resolve ‘division’
through ‘dialogue’. Through the two speakers’ discussion and
the ‘dialogue’ itself, we believe attendees were afforded an
opportunity to deepen their understanding further.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
This talk session showed that peace isn't just a social
thing, but something that's built by how people feel and
think. By talking about how different cultures, values,
personalities, and character traits can lead to different ways
of thinking, people got to learn new stuff and see things in a
new light.
After the EXPO, I hope that through talks like this, people
from different cultures and with different values can keep
working to understand each other and help break down social
divisions and prejudice.
Cast
Moderator
©LESLIE KEE
KAWASE Naomi
Based in Nara, where she was born and raised, she
continues to make films.
She has won numerous awards at film festivals around
the world,
including the Cannes International Film Festival.
Her representative works include
"Suzaku", "The Mourning Forest",
"Sweet Bean", and "True
Mothers".
in 2010 she launched the "Nara International Film
Festival"
in her hometown of Nara, and has also focused on
fostering the next generation.
In 2021, she was appointed as a UNESCO Goodwill
Ambassador
and received the Officier de l'Ordre des Arts et
des Lettres of France.
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Speakers
©︎大坪尚人/講談社
Tomoko Nakajima
Himawari Theatre Group Inc.
With a uniquely captivating presence, she has earned deep trust from directors both in Japan and abroad. In addition to her acting career, she is also active in narration, reading, and writing, attracting devoted fans with her fresh and sensitive artistic touch. Her major works include the drama series "Kita no Kuni Kara", "Diamonds Sleeping in the Sea", and the film "Till We Meet Again on the Lily Hill".
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Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week
sign of life
The talk event with filmmaker KAWASE Naomi.
Under the theme Under the theme of "Peace, Human
Security, and Dignity," a dialogue will explore ways to
overcome divisions and work towards a future of unity and
shared prosperity. Filmmaker KAWASE Naomi will participate in
a talk event alongside a special guest."Promotion of
women’s participation," we invite a woman who is working
towards a radiant future through her unique perspective. This
talk event will delve into their "sign of Life".
-
2025.08.05[Tue]
15:00～16:00
(Venue Open 14:30)
- Theme Weeks Studio
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Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week
