#215 Movie: "Kimi wa Eiga"

The long-awaited third film by the theater troupe Europe Kikaku.

Europe Kikaku is well-known not only for their stage plays but also for film adaptations such as "Summer Time Machine Blues." Starting as a project to "create a film," this is their third feature following "Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes" and "River," titled with the intriguing name "Kimi wa Eiga."

Attention is focused on the challenge taken by Makoto Ueda as a first-time director.

While their previous two films were directed by Junta Yamaguchi with scripts by Makoto Ueda, this time Ueda has taken on the role of director for the first time. We discuss the surprise of "Ueda finally directing!" along with the differences from their previous production style and the unique changes resulting from this shift in direction, shared from the perspective of dedicated fans.

The astonishingly short runtime of just 68 minutes is a hot topic.

Compared to a typical feature film, a total runtime of 68 minutes is quite short, feeling more like an extended television drama. However, it seems to condense a great deal within that short span, offering a charm different from their previous works. If you are curious about what kind of story unfolds, please be sure to listen to the full episode.