作品紹介 Introduction
「お国の為に戦え、殺せ、死ね」
これがどれほど愚かな事か
特に私たち⽇本⼈は分かっているはずです
ロシアかウクライナ、東か⻄、北か南ではなく
同じ市⺠として
市⺠と為政者たちという観点で⾒る⼒を取り戻して欲しい
⼤切な家を壊さないで欲しい、愛する⼈と引き離さないで欲しい
マーケットで普通に買い物をし、穏やかに⾷事をしたい
その単純にして崇⾼な市⺠の希望を思い出して欲しい
その為の⾮商業映画を作ります。
“Fight, kill, and die for your country.”
How foolish can this be.
We, Japanese, especially should understand this.
It is not about Russia or Ukraine, East or West, or North or South.
We must regain the power to view things from the perspective of citizens
and leaders. We must protect our precious homes, and keep our loved
ones close.
We must be able to shop in the market and enjoy a peaceful meal.
We must remember the simple yet noble hope of being just, citizens.
This is the reason for the creation of this film.
【製作】⼀般社団法⼈フィルム・ジャパネスク
【脚本・監督】ふるいちやすし（⽇本映画監督協会・国際委員）
【プロデューサー】⼩林由佳
【フォーマット】デジタル４K・カラー・40分
【⾔語】英語
【公開】YouTubeなど、あらゆるメディアで全世界へ無料公開
2025年夏～秋頃の公開を予定
【パブリックドメイン】全ての著作権を放棄。世界中どこでも誰でも上映可能
【群馬県内ロケ地】林牧場・本社（ぐんまフィルムコミッション登録ロケ地）
【公式ホームページ】只今作成中
[Production] Film Japanesque, a general incorporated association
[Screenplay and Director] Yasushi Furuichi (International Committee Member, Directors Guild of Japan)
[Producer] Yuka Kobayashi
[Format] Digital 4K, color, 40 minutes
[Language] English
[Release] Free worldwide release on all media including YouTube,
scheduled for release in summer to fall 2025
[Public domain] All copyrights waived. Anyone can screen it anywhere in the world
[Locations in Gunma Prefecture] HAYASHI FARM(Registered location with Gunma Film Commission)
[Official website] Currently under construction
国際映画祭受賞 International Film Festival Awards
『CITIZENs』
■モナコ国際映画祭受賞
最優秀脚本賞
『Honey Roasted Chicken』 （「CITIZENs」のプロモーション的短編）
■モナコ国際映画祭受賞
最高位の栄誉賞「Angel Peace Award」
ベストコスチューム賞
■ミラノ国際映画祭受賞
最優秀監督賞
最優秀編集賞
最優秀男優賞
最優秀ヘアメイク賞
『CITIZENs』
■Monaco International Film Festival
Winner of Best Screenplay
『Honey Roasted Chicken』(promotional short film for “CITIZENs”)
■Monaco International Film Festival
Winner of the highest honor “Angel Peace Award”
Best Costume Award
■Milan International Film Festival
Best Director
Best Editing
Best Actor
Best Hair & Makeup
ロケ地決定の経緯 How the filming locations were selected
2024年夏、ドラマ「相棒シーズン22」1話、2話が林牧場・本社で撮影されました(ぐんまフィルムコミッション支援作品)。相棒の会田撮影監督はCITIZENsの撮影監督でもあり、ロケ地を探していたふるいち監督に、「ぴったりのロケ地がある」と林牧場・本社を紹介。イメージ通りのロケーションであったことと、撮りたいシーンが一つの施設ですべて撮れるということが決め手となり、ロケが実現しました。なお、林牧場・本社でのロケが作品全体の99%を占めるとのことです。
In the summer of 2024, episodes 1 and 2 of the TV drama “AIBOU Season 22” were filmed at HAYASHI FARM (a Gunma Film Commission supported production). AIBOU’s cinematographer Aida is also the cinematographer for CITIZENs, and introduced HAYASHI FARM to director Furuichi, who was looking for a location, saying, “We have the perfect location.” The location was exactly what they had in mind, and the fact that all the scenes they wanted to shoot could be shot in one facility was the deciding factor, leading to the location being realized. It is said that 99% of the film was shot on location at HAYASHI FARM.
予告篇 Trailer
ふるいち監督のコメント Comment from Director Yasushi Furuichi
東京に住んでいた約30年間、都内では殆ど映画を撮っていない。日本の美しさを求めてロケーションを探すとどうしても郊外へ足を延ばしてしまう。私の代表作となった「千年の糸姫」( https://watch.amazon.co.jp/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.c2b35189-fa7e-6825-ae2f-772bf9f5761e&territory=JP&ref_=share_ios_movie&r=web
)も物語にピッタリの美しさを求め、奇跡的に辿り着いた場所が群馬県下仁田町だった。とは言え、今回の作品「CITIZENs」は平和のメッセージを世界中の人に伝える為に特定の国に見えないようなロケーションで多人種で撮ると決めていた。まさかそれが群馬県で見つかるとは、つくづく縁があるもんだと驚いている。そして決して潤沢とは言えない予算と万全とはほど遠い体制のまま撮影に突入したのだが、フィルムコミッションと地域の方々の(見るに見かねて)献身的なご協力を戴き、そういう人の温かさや文化活動への理解も決して東京では得られないものだった。3日間という強行スケジュールにも関わらず、現場はある種の穏やかさと落ち着きに溢れ、出演者からもスタッフからも本当に心に残る良い撮影だったとの声が寄せられた。それがとても嬉しかった。その空気感は作品にそのまま表れていると自負している。
ありがとう、群馬！
In the 30 years that I have lived in Tokyo, I have rarely made films in the city. When I look for locations in search of the beauty of Japan, I inevitably end up going to the suburbs. The Millennium Itohime, which has become one of my best-known films ( https://watch.amazon.co.jp/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.c2b35189-fa7e-6825-ae2f-772bf9f5761e&territory=JP&ref_=share_ ios_movie&r=web
), I also searched for the perfect beauty for the story, and miraculously arrived at Shimonita-cho, Gunma Prefecture. However, I had decided to shoot the film “CITIZENs” in a location that did not look like a specific country and with a multi-racial cast in order to convey the message of peace to people all over the world. I was surprised to find it in Gunma Prefecture. The warmth of the people and their understanding of cultural activities was something that could never be found in Tokyo. Despite the three-day schedule, there was a certain calmness and serenity on the set, and both the performers and staff commented that it was a truly memorable and enjoyable shoot. I was very happy to hear that. I am proud to say that this atmosphere is directly reflected in the film.
Thank you Gunma!
撮影の様子 The shooting scene
👆 想像を超える巨大な戦車(レプリカ)の搬入！！
大迫力でした！！
The delivery of a huge tank (replica) beyond imagination!!
It was a spectacular sight!!
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👆 青々した芝生で早朝ヨガをするキャスト
撮影前のリラクゼーションでしょうか。
The cast does some early morning yoga on the lush green grass,
relaxing before filming.
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👆 群馬ロケはソルジャーたちのシーンから始まりました！
日本に見えないですね！
The location shooting in Gunma started with the scenes with the soldiers!
It doesn't look like Japan!
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👆 待機中の子役は虫取りに夢中🐝
無邪気に駆け回る姿に癒やされました🌼
The child actors on standby were engrossed in catching bugs 🐝
It was soothing to watch them running around innocently 🌼
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👆 シリアスなシーンを何度も丁寧に説明するふるいち監督
子役も真剣です！
Director Furuichi carefully explains serious scenes over and over again, and the child actor is also serious!
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👆 重要なシーンが続く・・・
The important scenes continue...
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👆 テーブルいっぱいに並んだ料理と鮮やかなお花の演出で、現場が一気に華やかになりました！
フードコーディネーターは板倉町「和膳処あぶらや」さん
撮影後、キャスト・スタッフ全員で美味しく頂きました🍴
The food lined up on the tables and the vibrant flowers instantly brightened up the set!
The food coordinator was ABURAYA Japanese Restaurant in Itakura Town
, and after filming, the whole cast and staff enjoyed a delicious meal together 🍴
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👆 ザリガニ！！一体どのシーンで登場するのか？！
Crayfish!! In which scene will they appear?!
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👆 日が暮れてもロケは続く・・・
Filming continues even after the sun goes down...
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👆 これらのシーンがどのように繋がっていくのか。
どうぞ本編をご覧ください！！
How do these scenes come together?
Check out the full movie!
関連サイトのご案内 Related Sites
ふるいち監督の経歴や国際映画祭受賞の様子などが掲載されている【伊勢志摩観光コンベンション機構】の公式サイトもぜひチェックしてみてください！！
映画「ＣＩＴＩＺＥＮｓ」特設サイト | FC特集 | フィルムコミッション | 伊勢志摩観光ナビ – 伊勢志摩観光コンベンション機構公式サイト
Be sure to check out the official website of the Ise-Shima Tourism and Convention Organization, which contains information about Director Furuichi’s career and his awards at international film festivals!