映画「時の行路」Film “The Journey of Time”

先週末は映画「時の行路」の上映イベントに行って来ました。

映画は、2008年のリーマンショックに不法で急な解雇に直面した派遣社員を題材にしています。

一部筋書きとディレクションに納得がいかなかったところもありましたが、全体的には良い役者に恵まれた良い映画でした。特に、派遣会社の支店長を演じた井上肇さんの演技が素晴らしかったです。すごく限られたシーンだったのに、まるで本物で、こんな上手な人見た事ない、と思いました。

労働運動、或いは権力に対して闘う事一般の大切さを改めて感じました。映画にも出て来ましたが、そういった闘いに参加出来ない人は、せめて闘う人達の邪魔をするのではなく応援して欲しいなと思いました。

MoMa
ニューヨーク近代美術館

Last weekend, I went to a film screening event of “The Journey of Time” (translation is my own).

It themes sudden illegal laying off of temporal workers after the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in 2008.

Although I had some points not satisfied in terms of film direction or a scenario I wasn’t really convinced, overall, it was a fine film with good players. Especially the actor Mr Hajime Inoue, who played the branch manager of the temporary staff recruitment agency is just marvelous. Even with such limited appearance, he looked really real, and I think I’ve never really seen such an actor with such a good acting skill.

I learned the importance of Lutte Ouvrière, or fighting against authority in general yet again. Those who cannot fight themselves, who are also depicted in the film, I hope they at least support those who fight, rather than disturbing them.

Having said that, today’s ‘time for that’

I’ve got ill due to the hard schedule these days. I went to NYC for my business trip and have been working hard before and after the trip… against my will. The bright side was that business class travel has become an option for those who acquire certain language certificate. I took one mainly for this purpose, so it’s paid off, yay.

Anyway, I was rather reluctant to go at first, but I reunited with my ex-homestay H and classmate from post grad N each, and it was totally worth it! Plus, I enjoyed watching the musical Chicago with my colleagues and enjoyed MoMA in my free time. As for Chicago, Roxy’s played by an actor at age 59, very inspiring! What was pity was that I felt drowsy now and then because of the alcohol or because it’s English… oh dear.

アンバサダー劇場
In front of the Ambassador theatre