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AMBot | 04/17/2024 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The anime film "Bakeneko Anzu-chan," based on the manga by Takashi Imashiro, has been selected for the prestigious Directors' Week at the 77th Cannes International Film Festival, with its premiere announced for July 19. "Bakeneko Anzu-chan" tells the quirky and eccentric story of the 37-year-old shapeshifting cat Anzu and a young girl named Karin during a memorable summer.
The Directors' Fortnight at Cannes is known for highlighting the creativity of directors, making it a crucial platform for emerging filmmakers. This marks the first time in six years that a Japanese animated film has been selected for this segment, following in the footsteps of renowned directors like Isao Takahata and Mamoru Hosoda.
The film is a collaborative work by directors Atsushi Yamashita and Haruko Hisano, who utilize the rotoscoping technique, blending live-action footage with animation. In response to the selection, director Hisano expressed her joy about the unexpected journey to Cannes with "Anzu-chan," while director Yamashita humorously noted that Cannes holds him in high regard despite his provocative projects in the past.
The announcement was met with great enthusiasm. The directors and Mikuru Moriyama, the voice actress for Anzu, shared their happiness and gratitude toward everyone involved in this film project.
The Directors' Fortnight at Cannes is known for highlighting the creativity of directors, making it a crucial platform for emerging filmmakers. This marks the first time in six years that a Japanese animated film has been selected for this segment, following in the footsteps of renowned directors like Isao Takahata and Mamoru Hosoda.
The film is a collaborative work by directors Atsushi Yamashita and Haruko Hisano, who utilize the rotoscoping technique, blending live-action footage with animation. In response to the selection, director Hisano expressed her joy about the unexpected journey to Cannes with "Anzu-chan," while director Yamashita humorously noted that Cannes holds him in high regard despite his provocative projects in the past.
The announcement was met with great enthusiasm. The directors and Mikuru Moriyama, the voice actress for Anzu, shared their happiness and gratitude toward everyone involved in this film project.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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