At a time when peace appears fragile, veteran film director Nobuhiko Obayashi is not wasting any moment to remind the world's young crop of creators about their power to rid the world of nuclear and other security threats.
"I am part of the last generation in Japan who knows what real war is, thus I want to properly convey to young people what I have experienced, what I know," says the 79-year-old native of Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture.
Obayashi, who lived through World War II which ended with Japan's surrender on Aug. 15, 1945, believes it is his "duty and responsibility" to inspire budding filmmakers in Japan, Asia and the world to use films as a tool to convey peace.