The other day, I watched a movie, "You Will Remember Me" (original title: Tu te souviendras de moi), screened at the Canadian Embassy as one of the Francophonie Month events.
 
As I watched the movie, I was deeply moved by the emotional journey of Édouard, a retired professor diagnosed with dementia, and his unexpected friendship with Bérénice, his daughter's boyfriend's daughter. The film left me with a profound sense of empathy and poignant feelings that such situations could happen in any family.
 
When a problem arises in a family, they cannot help but think about their bonds. It is like a test of their ability as a unit. But a family is ultimately a collection of individuals. As a result, people hurt each other and later regret it. The concept of family is very unique. It is always challenging to balance the ego of wanting another member to understand you and the desire for everyone to be happy.
 
Another thought I had was about how strong a person is who is ready to die alone. However, being a person who lives in this world, means leaving some messages for the next generation.
 
In the face of death, the message from Édouard is, "How do you live in a society overflowing with massive amounts of information?”
 
Even when we think we have learned from experience, we often have to live in a situation where we do not know the right choice. Therefore, instead of judging what is right or wrong, we should live our lives by giving priority to what moves our hearts.
 
In closing, during this Francophonie month, I learned a lot about the culture of French-speaking countries. Various events are still being held all over Japan. As a French learner, I joined some and really enjoyed them. I’m not sure if will be read by someone who is involved in the Francophonie month events, but I would like to show my gratitude to the people who organize them. Thank you very much.