The film Ainu Mosir, directed by Japanese filmmaker Takeshi Fukunaga, depicts an Ainu boy’s life story in modern society, and shows his ambivalence to his traditional Ainu heritage. The film gives a multifaceted picture of the Ainu community and culture, as well as the generational differences within it. As a Japanese filmmaker, Fukunaga looks for ways to tell his stories truthfully. The result is a fictional film starring Ainu non-actors playing. Fukunaga hopes that the film gives Ainu people a voice and helps to create a better understanding of them. In this talk chaired by Alastair Phillips, the film will be examined from various perspectives.
Music: ‘Geisha Beat’ by Junichi Usui (