"Mononoke the Movie: The Ashes of Rage" Set to Screen at Shanghai International Film Festival and Fantasia International Film Festival!
"Mononoke the Movie: The Ashes of Rage" has been officially selected for screening at both the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Fantasia International Film Festival!
The Shanghai International Film Festival (June 13-22) marks the film's debut screening in China. The Fantasia International Film Festival, held in Montreal, Canada (July 17-August 3), is particularly noteworthy as the first chapter of the series previously won two awards there. This has generated significant interest from the world.
"Mononoke the Movie" Selected for Shanghai International Film Festival and Fantasia International Film Festival
"Mononoke the Movie: The Ashes of Rage" has been chosen for screening at both the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Fantasia International Film Festival.
The Shanghai International Film Festival, held in Shanghai, China, from Friday, June 13th to Sunday, June 22nd, is China's only film festival accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). Began in 1993, this festival has annually attracted over 2,000 films from more than 100 countries and regions worldwide.
With an annual attendance exceeding 500,000 viewers, the festival has become a highly anticipated event for film enthusiasts. "Mononoke the Movie" has been selected for the festival's "Panorama" section and is scheduled for on-site screening. This marks the film's premiere in China. The Panorama section, which showcases outstanding new and classic films from around the world, is known for its unique, open vision that sets it apart from other categories.
Furthermore, it has been announced that the film will be screened at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Canada, which is held from Thursday, July 17th to Sunday, August 3rd. Now in its 29th year, Fantasia is North America's largest genre film festival, specializing in fantasy, action, sci-fi, and horror. It primarily showcases works from Asia, Europe, and North America. This marks the second consecutive year for the "Mononoke" franchise at the festival, following the screening of the first chapter, "Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain," which was released in July last year.
The first chapter received both the Best Animated Feature Film award and the Bronze Audience Award at the festival. The film's unique blend of traditional Japanese cultural elements like ukiyo-e and washi paper with cutting-edge 3DCG animation has garnered strong support from international audiences. The visually stunning world of "Mononoke," where every frame is a masterpiece, has solidified its reputation as a must-see on the big screen.
During the festival, attendees will receive two types of flyers (featuring teaser and main visuals) and a sticker sheet adorned with scales, one of the protagonist Medicine Seller's demon-fighting tools.
Director Kenji Nakamura states that "Mononoke the Movie" consciously incorporates colors with a global audience in mind. Recognizing that color perception varies among different ethnicities, the team has made efforts to create colors that are visually appealing to non-Asian viewers as well, such as increasing color saturation. As screenings at film festivals worldwide continue to be announced, anticipation is building for the international audience's reaction to the second chapter.
Details about screening times at each film festival will be announced at a later date.
About "Mononoke the Movie: The Ashes of Rage"
Synopsis
Shortly after the intense battle with the Mononoke Karakasa, the Medicine Seller (CV: Hiroshi Kamiya) shows up again in the Inner Chambers. Things had changed in the Inner Chambers following the previous incident.
Botan Otomo (CV: Haruka Tomatsu), from a noble family who took over from Utayama as the Chief Superintendent, runs a tight ship, focusing on discipline and balance. This leads to a growing divide between her and Fuki (CV: Yoko Hikasa), the self-made favorite concubine who has the Emperor's undivided attention.
As they're picking a guardian for the child of Sachiko (CV: Atsumi Tanezaki), the Emperor's official wife, something big happens that shakes up Fuki's situation. As a result, men who were pushed out because of Botan's father, Otomo (CV: Kenyu Horiuchi), start plotting against Fuki.
With everyone's different motives and the "fire rats's" plans spinning out of control, a string of bizarre incidents suddenly occur where people burst into flames and turn to charcoal.
Thinking it might be the work of Mononoke, the Medicine Seller tries to fix things but has a hard time with these tricky, group-acting spirits. To take down the Mononoke, the Medicine Seller dives into the darkness lurking in the Inner Chambers to uncover the three aspects [Form, Truth, and Reason].
Cast
Medicine Seller: Hiroshi Kamiya
Fuki Tokita: Yoko Hikasa
Botan Otomo: Haruka Tomatsu
Saburomaru Tokita: Yuki Kaji
Sakashita: Daisuke Hosomi
Asa: Tomoyo Kurosawa
Sayo: Yukana
Matsu: Ruriko Aoki
Kiyo: Yu Serizawa
Take: Himika Akaneya
Suma: Nanako Mori
Tenshi: Miyu Irino
Hokuto Mizorogi: Kenjiro Tsuda
Sachiko: Atsumi Tanezaki
Ryoji Tokita: Cho
Elder Otomo: Kenyu Horiuchi
Katsunuma: Naoki Kusumi
Fujimaki: Ryo Horikawa
Suikouin: Yoshiko Sakakibara
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