Tomorrow's Leaves is a 2021 hand-drawn Japanese animated short film which is produced by Studio Ponoc.[1] The Olympic Foundation of Culture (OFCH) commissioned Studio Ponoc for this film project to commemorate the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, on ahead of the Olympics' opening ceremony.[2]
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| Directed by | Yoshiyuki Momose |
| Story by | Yoshiaki Nishimura |
| Produced by | Yoshiaki Nishimura |
| Cinematography | Atsushi Okui |
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| Music by | Takatsugu Muramatsu |
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Running time | 8 minutes 28 seconds |
| Country | Japan |
Tomorrow's Leaves premiered at the opening Ceremony of Annecy International Animated Film Festival on June 14, 2021.[3] From then, it was shown at the Skytree Round Theatre from July 12, 2021, to September 5, 2021.[4] And lastly, it is scheduled to play in United Cinema Theatre from July 23, 2021, to July 29, 2021.[5][6] On July 23, 2021, the film was released at the International Olympic Committee website and The Olympic Museum YouTube channel worldwide.[7]
Plot
editThe synopsis of the series was published by International Olympic Committee:
The annual arrival of the message leaf causes concern – something is undeniably wrong. Its usually vibrant and lasting colours quickly fade, and it suddenly withers and crumbles. Five envoys, from five diverse lands, are dispatched to find out what has happened. The envoys travel to a distant land, quietly guided by tiny spirits. Each envoy has its own strengths and vulnerabilities. They compete and support each other as they draw closer to their destination, facing treacherous terrain and difficult conditions. Through athletic challenges and the uniting power of sport, they discover the positive fundamental values that come with playful competition. Together, the envoys approach near the source of the message leaf. Can they restore life to a future in peril?[8]
References
edit- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 23, 2021). "Studio Ponoc's Olympic Anime Short 'Tomorrow's Leaves' Streamed". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ "Tomorrow's Leaves - English press release" (PDF). Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "Opening Ceremony". Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ ""Tomorrow's Leaves," a Short Animated Movie on the Theme of Olympism - For detailed information" (PDF). Retrieved July 9, 2021.
- ^ スタジオポノック [@StudioPonoc] (July 15, 2021). "ユナイテッド・シネマ豊洲 7/23～7/29 - 7/23 より19時配信予定" (Tweet) (in Japanese) – via Twitter.
- ^ Reddix, Jacobi (July 17, 2021). "Tomorrow's Leaves Will Stream Worldwide on Olympics Opening Day". Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ Ponoc, Studio (July 23, 2021). "「Tomorrow's Leaves」世界配信開始！" (in Japanese). Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ "The Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage presents "Tomorrow's Leaves", an animated film inspired by the Olympic values". Retrieved May 26, 2021.
External links
edit- Official website
- Tomorrow's Leaves (film) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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