Studio Chizu’s Belle Set For A Worldwide Premiere at 2021 Cannes Festival

The upcoming Studio Chizu’s Belle is becoming one of anime’s celebrated directors, Mr. Hosoda Mamoru’s magnum opus.

Belle marks the 10th anniversary of Studio Chizu. The studio is known for much-acclaimed films such as Mirai and Wolf Children. 

Even though they are notorious for their long production cycles, the quality shown through their promo is just breathtaking, and no place is better than Cannes to show off your movie. 

The official website for the 2021 Cannes film festival has announced that Mamoru Hosoda and Studio Chizu’s Belle will premiere at the festival on July 15th. The Japanese release will soon follow on July 16th. 

Belle marks the first-ever movie by Hosoda to be selected for the Cannes premiere. The film follows the tale of Belle, an idol in the virtual world of “U” as she uncovers the mystery of the Beast who haunts this magnum virtual space. 

Additionally, the Festival will also screen the French CG animation film, The Summit of Gods, based on Jiro Taniguchi’s original manga.

The story follows two best friends, Fukamachi, an avid photographer, and Habu Joji, a fabled climber. Both set out on an adventurous journey to recover the lost history of George Mallory, a mountaineer who went missing on Mount Everest.

Coming back to Belle, Cannes has always been a prestigious space for any movie. However, with Belle’s inherent inspiration from western art, the western release will be a glorious kick-off for the film. 

The film also has contributions from non-japanese artists and designers who have worked on Frozen and The Secret of Kells.

Needless to say, the hype for the dream-like landscape and story is through the roof, with just two weeks left for release. So don’t forget to watch it!

About Belle

Belle: The Princess of Dragons and Freckles is an upcoming original anime film by Mamoru Hosoda. Studio Chizu is animating it.

The film’s plot follows Suzu, a 17-year-old girl who had lost her mother at an early age. She enters a virtual world name “U” as an avatar, Belle.

Belle’s singing attracts worldwide attention, and she meets a mysterious dragon-shaped creature.

It is a coming of age film with themes of familial love and friendship that knows no barriers.

Source: Cannes Festival Official Website

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