Naoko Yamada


Authentic animated movie by Naoko Yamada Kimi No Iro (The colours inside), presently displaying in Japan, has been formally chosen for the A Window on Asian Cinema part, which showcases movies by gifted administrators from throughout Asia on the twenty ninth Busan Worldwide Movie Pageant (BIFF).

The pageant will happen from October 2 to 11, 2024, and this screening will mark the movie’s premiere in South Korea.

Each Yamada and voice actress Sayu Suzukawa, who performs the lead position of Totsuko Higurashi, shall be in attendance on the occasion and can take part in an onstage greeting.

Reflecting on the consideration, Yamada expressed her pleasure, saying she felt extraordinarily honored that her movie had been chosen for a movie pageant of such a big scale.

In the course of the greeting on stage, I hope to indicate the viewers a few of the joyful moments we skilled in the course of the making of the movie, and assist them really feel snug watching this authentic work, which nonetheless has many surprises in retailer for everybody.“, stated Yamada.

Suzukawa additionally shared her pleasure and stated that she was wanting ahead to sharing the colourful and exquisite colours and music of Kimi No Iro with everybody. For Suzukawa, that is her first look at a global movie pageant.

I’m so grateful to be attending my first movie pageant with the director. I’ve come to understand much more the ability of animation to transcend boundaries and encourage and empower folks all around the world. I look ahead to experiencing the colourful and exquisite colours and music of Kimi No Iro with everybody“, stated Suzukawa.

The Busan Worldwide Movie Pageant was based in 1996 and has grown to be one of many largest movie festivals in Asia, attracting round 200,000 guests annually.

Kimi No Iro has already acquired appreciable recognition, profitable the Greatest Animation Movie Award on the 2024 Shanghai Worldwide Movie PageantThe movie additionally premiered on the Annecy Worldwide Animation Movie Pageant in June 2024.

The movie tells the story of highschool pupil Totsuko, her classmate Kimi, and a music-loving boy named Rui, who meet in a small bookstore of their city. The trio types a bond and thru their shared ardour for music, they discover solace in one another, regardless of scuffling with their very own private points.

The movie, which is being promoted as a ‘youth x music’ story, goals to captivate the viewers with its poignant portrayal of the characters’ feelings.

Kimi No Iro launched in Japan on August 30, 2024.

Supply: Official BIFF web site, Oricon