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Pompo: The Cinéphile

2021 · Movie · 94 min · ★ 7.2 · 77% critics

AnimationComedyDrama

In the movie-making hub of Nyallywood, a seasoned producer of crowd-pleasing B-movies pushes their film-obsessed assistant into directing a more heartfelt script. As the first-time director races to bring the project to theaters, a newcomer with big acting dreams gets noticed, pulling everyone deeper into the pressures and joys of creating a film.

Based on Pompo: The Cinéphile

Also known as Pompo: The Cinephile · Pompo the Cinéphile · Eiga Daisuki Pompo San

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Details
Original title
映画大好きポンポさん
Years
2021
Release date
2021-06-04
Language
Japanese
Runtime
94 min
Critic score
77/100
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (89 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a warm, funny, movie-loving story about chasing creative dreams, with a feel-good spark similar to Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko or Okko's Inn; Not for you if you dislike showbiz settings or meta storytelling.

Pros: inspiring love letter to movies; lovable characters and humor; feel-good creative energy | Cons: very industry-focused story; brisk pacing at times; sentiment may not land

Themes

  • work
  • slice of life
  • based on manga
  • assistant director
  • shoujo
  • anime
  • film production
  • inspirational
  • lighthearted
  • hilarious
  • comforting

Cast & crew

Directed by Takayuki Hirao