Pompo: The Cinéphile (film)

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Pompo: The Cinéphile
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTakayuki Hirao
Written byTakayuki Hirao
Based onPompo: The Cinéphile
by Shogo Sugitani
Produced by
  • Ryoichiro Matsuo
  • Kosuke Arai
  • Yoshinori Hasegawa
  • Tomohiko Iwase
  • Motoko Kaneiwa
Starring
Cinematography
  • Kô Hoshina
  • Masashi Uoyama
Edited byTsuyoshi Imai
Music byKenta Matsukuma
Production
company
CLAP Animation Studio
Distributed byGKIDS
Release date
  • June 4, 2021 (2021-06-04)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryJapan
LanguageJapanese
Box office¥200,000,000 ($1.8 million)[1]

Pompo: The Cinéphile (Japanese: 映画大好きポンポさん, Hepburn: Eiga Daisuki Ponpo-san) is a 2021 Japanese animated film written and directed by Takayuki Hirao.[2] It is based on Shogo Sugitani's manga series of the same name.[3] It stars the voices of Konomi Kohara, Hiroya Shimizu, Ai Kakuma, Akio Otsuka, Ryuichi Kijima, and Rinka Otani.[4]

Synopsis[edit]

Gene wants to shoot his own film, but never gets anything done because he thinks he is useless, settling on a production assistant for the talented film producer Pompo. However, one day Gene finds a script for a new film written by Pompo. He is sure that it will become a great success. However, Gene is chosen by Pompo to direct the film alongside a newbie actress.[4]

Cast[edit]

The actors participating in this film are:[5][6]

Release[edit]

Initially, its theatrical release was scheduled for some time in 2020,[7] but was delayed to March 19, 2021.[8] However, the film was further delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] The film was released on June 4, 2021, in Japanese theaters.[10]

Pompo: The Cinéphile had a limited theatrical release in the United States on April 29, 2022, after GKIDS acquired the distribution rights.[11][12]

Home media[edit]

Pompo: The Cinéphile was released digitally on June 28, 2022, followed by a Blu-ray/DVD combo release on July 12 of the same year.[13][14]

Reception[edit]

Critical reception[edit]

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of 24 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.6/10.[15] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, gave the film a score of 61 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[16]

Accolades[edit]

Year Award / Festival Category Recipient Result Ref.
2021 Fantasy Film Festival Satoshi Kon Award - Best Animated Feature Film Pompo: The Cinéphile Nominated [17]
2022 Annie Awards Best Animated Feature – Independent Nominated [18]
2023 Anime Trending Awards Anime movie of the year Nominated [19]
Chlotrudis Awards Buried Treasure Nominated [20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Grobar, Matt (September 16, 2021). "'Pompo The Cinephile': Gkids Acquires North American Rights To Takayuki Hirao Anime Pic". Deadline. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film Reveals More Staff, Visual, 2020 Opening". Anime News Network. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  3. ^ "Pompo: The Cinéphile Manga Has Anime in the Works". Anime News Network. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Release date, key visuals, and special news of the movie "Pompo: The Cinéphile" have been announced! Casts, including Kohara Konomi as Joelle Davidovich "Pompo" Pomponett, have been announced | Anime Anime Global". October 15, 2020. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  5. ^ "劇場アニメ「映画大好きポンポさん」3月19日公開！キャストに清水尋也、小原好美ら（コメントあり / 動画あり）". コミックナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  6. ^ "「映画大好きポンポさん」木島隆一が演じるオリジナルキャラ、新PVで披露". アニメハック (in Japanese). Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  7. ^ "劇場版「映画大好きポンポさん」、「SAO」キャラデザの足立慎吾描き下ろしビジュアル公開！". Anime! Anime! (in Japanese). February 28, 2020. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  8. ^ "Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film's Teaser Reveals Cast, More Staff, March 19 Debut". Anime News Network. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  9. ^ 劇場アニメ「映画大好きポンポさん」6月4日に公開延期. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  10. ^ @pomposan (December 24, 2020). 【公開延期のお知らせ】2021年3月19日（金）に公開を予定しておりました 『映画大好きポンポさん』 は、昨今のコロナウィルス感染症 (COVID-19) 感染拡大の影響を鑑み、より多くのお客様にご鑑賞いただける環境を目指すべく、2021年6月4日（金）への公開延期を決定いたしましたことをお知らせ致します (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved July 8, 2023 – via Twitter.
  11. ^ "GKIDS Screens Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film in U.S. Theaters in April". Anime News Network. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  12. ^ "Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film Screens in N. America in 2022". Anime News Network. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  13. ^ "GKIDS Releases Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film on Home Video on July 12, Digitally on June 28". Anime News Network. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  14. ^ "Crunchyroll - Pompo the Cinephile Anime Film Dated for Digital and Blu-ray". May 31, 2022. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  15. ^ "Pompo the Cinephile - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. April 27, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  16. ^ Pompo the Cinephile, retrieved July 8, 2023
  17. ^ Lang, Jamie (August 26, 2021). "'Voice of Silence,' 'All the Moons' Top 2021 Fantasia Film Festival Awards". Variety. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  18. ^ "'Raya And The Last Dragon' and 'Belle' among Annie nominees". Screen. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  19. ^ "Official Winners - 9th Anime Trending Awards". anitrendz.com. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  20. ^ "2023, 29th Annual Awards". Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film. June 1, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.

External links[edit]

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