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Short Film 'CITIZENs – The Choice Not to Fight' Heads to Cannes After Acclaim at Awaji Island's 'Umizora Film Festival'

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Published Jun 1, 2026 1:14 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:48 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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The short film 'CITIZENs – The Choice Not to Fight' has been screened at the Cannes Film Festival's Short Film Corner following its success at the Umizora Film Festival on Awaji Island.
The film has been highly acclaimed at the Tropea Film Festival and the Monaco International Film Festival, and its universal message about the courage to choose 'not to fight' is reaching audiences worldwide.

The short film 'CITIZENs – The Choice Not to Fight' has been screened at the Cannes Film Festival's Short Film Corner following its success at the Umizora Film Festival on Awaji Island. The film has been highly acclaimed at the Tropea Film Festival and the Monaco International Film Festival, and its universal message about the courage to choose 'not to fight' is reaching audiences worldwide.

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Published: Jun 1, 2026

The short film 'CITIZENs – The Choice Not to Fight' (Director/Screenplay: Yasushi Furuichi), produced by Film Japanesque, was screened at the Cannes Film Festival's Short Film Corner. The film has received international acclaim, winning multiple awards at the Tropea Film Festival in Italy and the Monaco International Film Festival. During a special screening at the Umizora Film Festival on Awaji Island, audiences expressed deep empathy, with comments such as 'I was moved by the courage to choose not to fight.' Carrying these heartfelt wishes, the film shared its message on the stage of Cannes, where filmmakers from around the world gather.

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