The 50th Essay: Jappeloup (2013, France/Canada)
- かゆかわクリニック院長 粥川裕平
- Aug 20, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
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Talent alone does not guarantee victory—Aesop’s fable “The Tortoise and the Hare” conveys a timeless truth that continues to resonate.
Jappeloup, based on the true story of athletes at the 1924 Paris Olympics, portrays lives guided by effort, conviction, and personal values. Whether resisting discrimination or upholding faith, their paths are far from easy, yet their unwavering will shapes their destiny.
The film ultimately asks us a simple question: how will we run our own race?
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