[KineJapan] Obayashi's "Last Lecture"

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My Japanese is still somewhat shaky, but there was some discussion of the event on Japanese TV yesterday, including interview footage with Obayashi and footage of a press conference attended by Obayashi's wife and daughter, as well as some behind the scenes footage from the shooting of his latest movie (at least, that was my understanding). 
Jim Harper.
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I was just passing Okuma Kodo and noticed a grand red carpet gracing the steps, lined with flags saying "Waseda Film Festival." It turns out it's a little festival for films made by the university's film club (it runs today and tomorrow). 
What I thought It'd note is an event billed as Obayashi Nobuhiko's "Last Lecture" (Saigo no Kogi). At first, I thought this was some unfortunate choice by some insensitive students who have yet to face death in any meaningful way. But then I saw that the event is actually being organized by Terebi Man Union and is being recorded for broadcast on NHK BS1 next year. 
Unfortunately for me, it's only for students. If you're a student in the area, it starts at 10 at Okuma Kodo. But in a small hall, so get there early or try to make a reservation. 
I'm impressed by Obayashi's will to stay on his feet as long as possible. After seeing Hanagatami—which if anything is absolutely _youthful_—I'm not surprised at all. 
Markus

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Markus NornesProfessor of Asian CinemaDepartment of Screen Arts and Cultures, Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, Penny Stamps School of Art & Design
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