“What might be inside that egg?” Whoa! GKids is preparing to give the 1980s cult classic anime Angel’s Egg a proper theatrical release this movie in US movie theaters. From master filmmaker Mamoru Oshii, Angel’s Egg is a Japanese animated experimental post-apocalyptic science fantasy OVA that first debuted direct-to-video in Japan in 1985. It has been restored in glorious, pristine 4K and will be re-released this fall. After playing in Cannes, the film is screening at Fantastic Fest, NYFF, and the Sitges Film Festival before is theatrical debut in November. A must see! In an underwater city, a young girl takes care of a large egg she holds carefully in her arms – a treasure that she believes is an angel’s egg. A boy with a gun arrives in search of a bird he saw in his dream. At first it seems as if feelings of sympathy are developing between the two. Then, one night, the boy crushes her precious egg… The New York Japan Society says the film is “an allegorical fantasy enriched by symbolism and biblical allusion.” Featuring the voices of Mako Hyôdô & Jinpachi Nezu. There’s not much dialogue – it’s all about the stunning visuals and allegorical storytelling in this anime classic. This looks amazing! I’ve never seen it – now is the right time to finally watch it. Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›
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