Just in time for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo (as we previously reported), the International Olympic Committee has released Tomorrow's Leaves, an anime short film inspired by this year's opening ceremony. Studio Ponoc, the studio founded by several former Studio Ghibli animators, is behind the film.
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The International Olympic Committee describes the short film as follows:
The annual arrival of the Embassy Leaf gives cause for concern—something is undeniably wrong.
Its normally bright and enduring colors are fading fast, and it is suddenly wilting and crumbling.
Five envoys from five different countries are dispatched to find out what has happened.
The envoys travel to a distant land, quietly guided by small spirits. Each envoy has their own strengths and weaknesses. They compete and support each other as they approach their goal, navigating treacherous terrain and challenging conditions. Through athletic challenges and the unifying power of sports, they discover the positive core values that come with playful competition.
Together, the envoys approach the source of the message leaf.
Can they breathe life back into an endangered future?
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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