Pompo the Cinephile

Pompo the Cinephile

Bright lights. Big dreams. No experience.

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Release Date

6/4/2021

Runtime

94 mins

Overview

Operating out of the movie capital "Nyallywood," Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's "movie buff" assistant Gene spots a new script written by Pompo and is moved by its exquisite story. In a fit of passion, he proclaims, "I want to see this as a finished work in theaters as soon as possible!" However, Pompo tells him, "So you shoot this film." Thus, Gene takes on his first directing gig. Meanwhile, Natalie, an ordinary girl who just arrived in town with movie actress dreams, has been discovered by Pompo...

Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Budget

-

Revenue

$186,542

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A buoyant, warmhearted celebration of filmmaking as craft and passion, following an assistant director's exhilarating baptism into creating his first feature. It's a love letter to cinema that radiates infectious enthusiasm without ever losing sight of the human mess behind the magic.

Mood

JoyfulHopefulWhimsical

Themes

Art and creationComing of ageAmbitionFriendship

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Brisk

Look

2D animationStylized genre

Structure

Linear

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