Director Masaaki Yuasa, who has been nominated for a new anime film in the category of innovative works at the Venice International Film Festival, one of the three major film festivals in the world, said in an interview with NHK, "Courage when people see it now. It's a work that you can get. "
At the Venice International Film Festival held in Italy, Masaaki Yuasa's animation work "Inu-Oh" has been nominated for the "Orizonti Division", which is a collection of young directors and innovative works.
Director Yuasa responded to an independent interview with NHK at the festival venue on the 7th.
The work is based on the novel "Heike Monogatari Inu-Oh no Maki" written by Hideo Furukawa, a Noh performer who was active in the Muromachi period, based on the true story of "Inu-Oh". This is a musical movie that depicts the friendship of Inu-Oh and the enthusiasm of people with songs and dances.
Regarding the nomination of this work, Director Yuasa said, "I always want to make an anime movie that has the same power as a live-action film in a form unique to animation. I am very grateful for choosing it." I did.
Regarding the work, Director Yuasa said, "The Muromachi period was such an era, and considering the meaning of the original story, the theme that I wanted to draw came out more and more. It will give you courage and feel good when you see it, "he said.
At the Venice International Film Festival, the official screening of "Inu-Oh" will be held on the 9th, and the winning films will be announced on the 11th, the final day.