Pompo: The Cinéphile (film)
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Directed by | Takayuki Hirao |
Written by | Takayuki Hirao |
Based on | Pompo: The Cinéphile by Shogo Sugitani |
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Edited by | Tsuyoshi Imai |
Music by | Kenta Matsukuma |
Production company | CLAP Animation Studio |
Distributed by | GKIDS |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | Japan |
Language | Japanese |
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]
- Konomi Kohara as Joelle Davidovich "Pompo" Pomponett
- Hiroya Shimizu as Gene Fini
- Ai Kakuma as Mystia
- Akio Otsuka as Martín Braddock
- Ryuichi Kijima as Alan Gardner
- Rinka Otani as Natalie
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. |
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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]
- ^ Grobar, Matt (September 16, 2021). "'Pompo The Cinephile': Gkids Acquires North American Rights To Takayuki Hirao Anime Pic". Deadline. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film Reveals More Staff, Visual, 2020 Opening". Anime News Network. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "Pompo: The Cinéphile Manga Has Anime in the Works". Anime News Network. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "「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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film's Teaser Reveals Cast, More Staff, March 19 Debut". Anime News Network. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ @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.
- ^ "GKIDS Screens Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film in U.S. Theaters in April". Anime News Network. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film Screens in N. America in 2022". Anime News Network. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
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: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Pompo the Cinephile - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. April 27, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ Pompo the Cinephile, retrieved July 8, 2023
- ^ Lang, Jamie (August 26, 2021). "'Voice of Silence,' 'All the Moons' Top 2021 Fantasia Film Festival Awards". Variety. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "'Raya And The Last Dragon' and 'Belle' among Annie nominees". Screen. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "Official Winners - 9th Anime Trending Awards". anitrendz.com. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "2023, 29th Annual Awards". Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film. June 1, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
External links[edit]
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Pompo: The Cinéphile (film) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Pompo: The Cinéphile at IMDb
- 2021 films
- 2021 animated films
- 2021 anime films
- 2021 comedy-drama films
- Japanese animated films
- Japanese comedy-drama films
- 2020s Japanese-language films
- Anime films based on manga
- Films about films
- Films about filmmaking
- Films about film directors and producers
- Anime postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Films postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic