New animated film on Dr. Marcel Junod to screen next month
Apr. 14, 2010
by Sakiko Masuda, Staff Writer
The animated film "Dr. Junod," which depicts the life of Marcel Junod (1904-61), a Swiss doctor who brought medical supplies to Hiroshima in the aftermath of the atomic bombing, has been completed. Screenings of the film will be held in the city of Hiroshima and other places starting in May.
The film follows two girls from modern times who are transported back to Hiroshima after the city was devastated by the atomic bombing. The girls witness Dr. Junod persuading the General Headquarters of the Allied Forces (GHQ) to fly 15 tons of medical supplies to Hiroshima and treating the injured himself. Dr. Junod's life is also traced, the story summarized in the 60-minute film.
Shizuko Tsuya, 55, a Hiroshima resident and president of MOCT, an NPO engaged in providing medical support to conflict-affected areas and other regions, launched the film project in 2006. The production costs of more than 100 million yen were covered with the cooperation of a local medical association, economic organizations, business corporations, and others. Ms. Tsuya commented, "I hope that young people will be motivated by the film to gain the courage, hope, and strength to overcome the difficulties they face."
Ms. Tsuya now seeks to create English subtitles for the film and hold screenings of the film abroad.
The following screenings have already been confirmed:
May 11: Saeki Ward Cultural Center
May 18: Aki Ward Cultural Center
May 28: Asaminami Ward Cultural Center
June 1: Nishi Ward Cultural Center
The film will be shown at 6:30 p.m. at each venue with an admission fee of 500 yen per person.
(Originally published on April 10, 2010)
The animated film "Dr. Junod," which depicts the life of Marcel Junod (1904-61), a Swiss doctor who brought medical supplies to Hiroshima in the aftermath of the atomic bombing, has been completed. Screenings of the film will be held in the city of Hiroshima and other places starting in May.
The film follows two girls from modern times who are transported back to Hiroshima after the city was devastated by the atomic bombing. The girls witness Dr. Junod persuading the General Headquarters of the Allied Forces (GHQ) to fly 15 tons of medical supplies to Hiroshima and treating the injured himself. Dr. Junod's life is also traced, the story summarized in the 60-minute film.
Shizuko Tsuya, 55, a Hiroshima resident and president of MOCT, an NPO engaged in providing medical support to conflict-affected areas and other regions, launched the film project in 2006. The production costs of more than 100 million yen were covered with the cooperation of a local medical association, economic organizations, business corporations, and others. Ms. Tsuya commented, "I hope that young people will be motivated by the film to gain the courage, hope, and strength to overcome the difficulties they face."
Ms. Tsuya now seeks to create English subtitles for the film and hold screenings of the film abroad.
The following screenings have already been confirmed:
May 11: Saeki Ward Cultural Center
May 18: Aki Ward Cultural Center
May 28: Asaminami Ward Cultural Center
June 1: Nishi Ward Cultural Center
The film will be shown at 6:30 p.m. at each venue with an admission fee of 500 yen per person.
(Originally published on April 10, 2010)
