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 of "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
- Promotion of women's participation and advancement
- Gender equality
- Diversity and inclusion
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Track Programme
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Time and
Date of
the event -
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2025.08.05[Tue]
18:00 ～ 19:00
(Venue Open 17:30)
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- Venue
- Pavilion
- Women’s Pavilion “WA” Space
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 "Promotion of women’s
participation," sharing their thoughts and experiences
alongside her guest from a unique perspective.
Reports
【Reflection】
In this programme, each speaker shared their perspectives on
women's advancement in society, the conflicts encountered
when creating or launching something, and the solutions found,
from past, present, and future viewpoints.
Discussions within the programme about cultural differences
between countries, and differing perspectives arising from
individual personalities and character traits, provided new
discoveries and insights. Questions from male attendees were
raised, and the programme was structured so that every
participant could relate to the content personally, regardless
of gender distinctions.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
Based on their own experiences and the values of their
respective countries, the three speakers discussed the
conflicts that accompany “creating” and “launching” something,
and their approaches to overcoming those conflicts. They
talked about the position of women in society, and the
audience gained new insights and discoveries by learning about
the differences in their perspectives. After the EXPO, Through
such talk sessions, we will continue to promote mutual
understanding among people of different cultures and values,
with the aim of bringing about a change in social awareness.
Cast
Moderator
Ruth Yoshie Linton
KINGYO FILMS
Ruth Yoshie Linton is an independent film producer, originally from Japan. Her recent films include feature length documentary Dearest Viet, Tahmineh Bahram’s Hunchback, Arsalan Amiri’s Zalava, Ida Panahandeh’s The Nikaidos’ Fall, and Naomi Kawase’s Vision. Ruth has also served as a moderator, board member and selection committee member at Nara International Film Festival in Japan for more than a decade.
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Speakers
Naomi Kawase
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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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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Fatma Hassan Alremaihi
Doha Film Institute
Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, appointed CEO of the Doha Film
Institute in 2014, is responsible for overseeing the
strategic direction of the Institute, maintaining its
focus on promoting film culture in Qatar and
establishing its presence on the regional and
international stage.
Alremaihi also serves as Director of the Institute’s
annual film events, Qumra and the Ajyal Film Festival,
guiding the artistic, strategic, and operational
aspects of both events, designed to nurture the next
generation of creative professionals and strengthen
Qatar’s position within the international film
community.
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Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week
sign of life
The talk event with filmmaker KAWASE Naomi.
Under the theme of "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]
18:00～19:00
(Venue Open 17:30)
- Pavilion
OTHER PROGRAM
Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week
