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Yuka
Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Posts: 382 Location: Tokyo
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:17 pm Post subject: Norwegian Wood special screening for non Japanese residents |
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FYI,
An Exclusive event for Norwegian Wood for non Japanese residents in Japan.
If you meet the condition, why don't you apply here
https://ssl.toho-movie.jp/senden/norway_ws_en/index.html
Date:December 8, 2010 (Wed) Doors Open 13:30/Screening Begins 14:00
14:00~16:15 Screening (indoors)
16:15~16:45 Event (outdoors)
Post-screening event: outdoor stage appearance by special guests
Location: Undisclosed Tokyo locale (Free of charge)
Invitees: 50 guests (25 pairs of 2)
Deadline to Apply: December 1, 2010 (Wed) 12:00 NOON
To qualify, you must be:
A Japanese resident of foreign descent (Anybody over the age of 12 is welcome to attend!)
*The film will screen with English subtitles
*Please note the event will be open to the press |
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Safran
Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 1322 Location: Austria
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 6:44 am Post subject: |
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Hello Yuka
I wish I were such a "non Japanese" resident in Japan ...... to take part ! (Paul will be interested probably ?)
From snowy Austria with love |
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mary
Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Posts: 251 Location: Ireland
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Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:59 am Post subject: |
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Hi Yuka
What a great event, hope to see the movie sometime.
I'm sure I've mentioned I bought the book. I did start it but have taken on too many projects joined a new bookclub and was away on holiday in England plus working so I will wait to finish and enjoy better when more time.
Read in another posting you saw Catherine Deneuve, an actress I like.
She is very elegant lucky you getting to see her and hear what she has to say in person.
Best wishes...mary. |
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Paul
Joined: 29 Mar 2005 Posts: 144 Location: Tokyo
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Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2010 8:15 am Post subject: |
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Safran wrote: | Hello Yuka
I wish I were such a "non Japanese" resident in Japan ...... to take part ! (Paul will be interested probably ?)
From snowy Austria with love |
Unfortunately I couldn't get tickets to that showing but I did see the movie later and I rather liked it. But I believe it's not going to please everyone. |
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Safran
Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 1322 Location: Austria
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Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2010 3:01 am Post subject: |
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Hello Paul -
"Merry Christmas-morning" ! - from good old Europe -you miss in these days ?
Could you specify why you think NW "it is not going to please everyone" ? A question of transcription of the novel - or .......? - ( if you are not tooo busy only )
Best regards
Helga |
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Yuka
Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Posts: 382 Location: Tokyo
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Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2010 6:58 am Post subject: |
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Hi guys, can I join in a conversation ?
Photography and soundtracks are good.
I’m not a super Haruki-fan but read this original novel several times.
Must be a very big pressure for Mr. Trần Anh Hůng to direct this movie.
Strongly reminded this is his interpretation of Norwegian Wood,
(and of course ) not reader’s or audience’s own interpretation of his or her N.W.
For those non Japanese speakers, it may be difficult to recognize
the way or tone of the speech of the characters which seemed sometime
bit odd and ………… I think I can talk hours on this film……………….
Helga, I’ll let you know personally what I really think after you’ve watched this film.
Yuka |
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Paul
Joined: 29 Mar 2005 Posts: 144 Location: Tokyo
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Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2010 8:34 am Post subject: |
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Safran wrote: | Hello Paul -
"Merry Christmas-morning" ! - from good old Europe -you miss in these days ?
Could you specify why you think NW "it is not going to please everyone" ? A question of transcription of the novel - or .......? - ( if you are not tooo busy only )
Best regards
Helga |
Can't say i'm missing the snow there
I think one probelm some fans will have is the same as many have with most book to film adaptations. Some line or scene is left out and for them it's not Norwegian Wood unless it has those lines/scenes etc. Also it's quite a popular novel but I think the movie will have less mainstream appeal because a lot of people are unfamiliar with Trần Anh Hůng's style.
I've heard some people complain that there isn't enough talking in it. But in my view it's unnecessary to add voiceover to scenes that 'show' what can only be described in the novel. So I think there will be some unfair criticisms. |
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Safran
Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 1322 Location: Austria
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Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2010 10:25 am Post subject: |
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Hello Yuko - and Thank you, Paul !
For me as Murakami and Tran Anh Hung sympathiser, your comments makes me more and more curious. Sounds promising for me, cause I like these more "difficult", challenging and lasting movies - ; )
Hope I´ll not have to wait too long to watch it in Austria !
Have a pleasing weekend !
Helga |
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