Source: Peatix

The first animated film adaptation of Haruki Murakami's novel, "The Blind Willow and the Sleeping Woman,"
It will be released in theaters on Friday, July 26th.
Before watching the film, why not discuss the three short stories that are included in the film?

Required Reading
⚫︎"The Blind Willow and the Sleeping Woman"
(short version)
⚫︎"Kaitsuburi"
⚫︎"Birthday Girl"

★These three short stories are included in the book "The Blind Willow and the Sleeping Woman."
This is a collection of short stories (a book bound in pink) that was imported back from overseas.
https://www.shinchosha.co.jp/book/353424/

*I'm thinking of mainly working through the pages of this book.
(If you don't have the books, you can purchase the complete set of three books.)

*Of these three works, "Kaitsuburi" has a particularly mysterious worldview.
Q: What was the intention and purpose behind writing this piece?

On the day of the reading group, we would like to start with the mysterious ``Kaitsuburi.''
If you would like, please let us know your impressions at that time.
I am looking forward to it.

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Venue: Approximately 10 minutes walk from Shibuya Station.
More details will be sent to participants via email by the day before the reading session.
*Please note that the reading group venue is not inside the Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel!

Number of participants: Approximately 10 people (after that, there will be a waiting list for cancellations)

Participation fee: ¥1000 per session *Movie ticket fee not included
*As a general rule, participation fees once paid cannot be refunded.
In case of cancellation, the participation fee paid will be
This fee will be applied as a carryover participation fee for your next or subsequent participation.
note that.

Date and time: Sunday, July 21, 2024, 14:30-17:00

*The meeting will initially close at 5pm, but may be extended.
If you have time, please volunteer to stay and chat.
If you have more time, why not go out for a meal nearby starting around 6pm?

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Movie "The Blind Willow and the Sleeping Woman"

A film directed by musician and animation director Pierre Foldes.
"The Blind Willow and the Sleeping Woman" is a collection of six short stories by Haruki Murakami.
("The Frog Saves Tokyo", "Birthday Girl", "The Giant Snake", "The Wind-Up Bird and the Women of Tuesday", "A UFO Descends in Kushiro", and "The Blind Willow and the Sleeping Woman") are the basis for this film, which compiles these works into one feature-length work.

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Future schedule

The remaining three short stories that were not featured this time are
The second book club commemorating the film's adaptation is scheduled to be held on August 3rd or August 4th.
(The date with the most participants will be the date of the event.)
★If the screening time works out, it will be at the Shibuya movie theater "Eurospace"
After we all watch the movie, I would like to have a book club.
(Those who have already viewed the film can also join the reading group.)

If you can't find a suitable screening time,
Please come and watch the movie beforehand.

Recommended reading for August 3rd (Saturday) or August 4th (Sunday)
⚫︎"UFO descends on Kushiro"
⚫︎"Frog Saves Tokyo"
⚫︎ "The Wind-Up Bird and the Women of Tuesday"

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So I look forward to meeting you all.
Please bring the assigned book with you on the day of the reading group.

Venue