今天（2024年11月7日）早上我看了竹内亮导演（Takeuchi Ryo）的新作《我住在这 里的理由（第 400 集）：看中国公务员抛家离职远赴非洲 14 年，铁 饭碗不如看狮子?》，标题有点长，但我感觉内容太短了，看得我意犹未尽。他从一个非常独特的视角来讲述我的野保经历，叙事手法很 接地气，立即打动了我，唤起了我对往事的回忆。

Simba praised Takeuchi Ryo’s new documentary, noting that the director’s unique and perceptive approach captured the pulse of his deepest emotions. Though concise, the film uses a genuine and delicate storytelling style to portray Simba’s journey from a secure “iron rice bowl” in China to the vast plains of Africa, offering viewers a glimpse into his relentless pursuit of a dream against all odds.

Simba shared that Takeuchi’s lens took him back to those challenging years—living alongside lions, facing nature’s raw power, bridging cultural divides, and working with local communities to protect the environment. The film captured his sense of duty: wildlife conservation is not only a personal passion but a profound responsibility toward nature. He was especially moved by Takeuchi’s narrative, which framed his journey not merely as a personal choice, but as an exploration and commitment to the meaning of life.

Simba hopes the film will inspire a greater awareness and resonance for African wildlife conservation and looks forward to future collaborations with Takeuchi to tell more stories of human coexistence with nature.