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　　At first glance, it seems like an ordinary sports movie based on Kendo. Jaewoo, who joins the national team selection process, is treated as a soon-to-be eliminated player from the first day. However, IRON MASK does not simply follow the typical sports movie formula. It sets the tension high early on, by showcasing an intense confrontation between Jaewoo and the unbeatable top-ranked player, Taesu. From there, it gradually reveals why Jaewoo is there, peeling away the layers of his story like an onion. Thus, the film expands beyond being just a sports movie and veers into sharp psychological drama. The sharpness of Jaewoo’s emotions is vividly reflected in his Kendo, while also representing the challenges he must unravel in his life. The ending is quite thought-provoking. The captivating cinematography exudes the excitement of Kendo matches in an electrifying way, making IRON MASK worthy of note. (Rhana JANG)

　　映画『マザーレイク』が、2016年夏に公開される。
　　同作は、世界的な写真賞を受賞して滋賀に戻ってきた31歳の藤居亮介を主人公に、11歳の亮介が琵琶湖に棲むとされる首長竜・通称「ビワッシー」の存在を証明するために繰り広げた、ひと夏の冒険を描いた作品。「夢を追いかけること」と「信じること」、「夢を諦めること」と「疑うこと」をテーマに掲げ、全編にわたって滋賀で撮影が行われるという。
　　キャストには、31歳の亮介を演じる内田朝陽をはじめ、鶴田真由、高橋メアリージュン、木ノ本嶺浩、高橋ユウ、津田寛治、斉木しげる、大和田伸也、別所哲也らが名を連ねている。また、公開オーディションで選出された地元のキャストや50人以上の子どもたちも出演する。
　　監督は、高岡蒼佑の主演映画『ROUTE42』などを手掛けた瀬木直貴。脚本は、演劇作品に加えて映像作品も発表している劇団「月面クロワッサン」の代表・作道雄が担当している。

　　Na adaptation to live image of the street fight action Drama by Ken Wakui, “Tokyo Revengers”. Takemichi, a middle-aged man and a loser, discovers that his high school girlfriend has been murdered by members of a gang in Tokyo. But, as he is not even respected by his boss, how can he be successful against such powerful gang? Time travel may help. Selection of the Fantasia Film Festival – Canada.