Date: Thursday, May 29 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, ONLINE: Thursday, April 24 – Sunday, June 30, 2025

War and the Power to Live Program supported by Red Cross

War and the Power to Live Program supported by Red Cross

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Nigeria is often referred to as Africa's largest economy, but just a short distance from Abuja the capital city, a harsh reality of conflicts long forgotten by the outside world comes into view.
Ten years ago, in 2014, a large-scale kidnapping of hundreds of schoolgirls by an anti-government armed group in the northeastern state of Borno made headlines worldwide. Kidnappings remain a daily occurrence in Nigeria's northeastern region, leaving residents trapped in a cycle of fear and distrust, struggling to survive. A Japanese director who won the Grand Prize at the ICRC Young Reporters Competition while still a university student documented the efforts of those suffering from conflict, kidnappings, and climate change as they strive to rebuild their lives.

Director
Yua Ishida
Time
00:13:51
Country
Japan
Genre
Non-Fiction
Year
2025

Director

Yua Ishida

When Yua was a student at Sophia University and majoring Journalism, she won the grand prize at the Young Reporters Competition hosted by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Waseda University Graduate School of Journalism. As a prize, se was given the opportunity to make a movie in Nigeria, which led to the production of this documentary. Yua is currently working as a creative director at a Japanese private company specializing in internet, games and the metaverse business.

Screening

Screening Venue

VenueScheduleTicket Reservation
Omotesando Hills Space O2025.5.31 [Sat] 13:30-15:20

Online Screening

OnlinescheduleOnline Screening
Online Screening2025.05.28 [Wed] - 06.11 [Wed]

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