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Pompo the Cinephile( 2021)

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Bright lights. Big dreams. No experience.

Overview

Operating out of the movie capital "Nyallywood," Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's "movie buff" assistant Gene spots a new script written by Pompo and is moved by its exquisite story. In a fit of passion, he proclaims, "I want to see this as a finished work in theaters as soon as possible!" However, Pompo tells him, "So you shoot this film." Thus, Gene takes on his first directing gig. Meanwhile, Natalie, an ordinary girl who just arrived in town with movie actress dreams, has been discovered by Pompo...

    Top Billed Cast

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      Konomi Kohara

      Joel Davidovich 'Pompo' Pomponette (voice)

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      Hiroya Shimizu

      Gene Fini (voice)

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      Rinka Otani

      Natalie Woodward (voice)

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      Ai Kakuma

      Mystia Lyons (voice)

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      Akio Otsuka

      Martin Braddock (voice)

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      Ryuichi Kijima

      Alan Gardner (voice)

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      Rikiya Koyama

      Alan's Boss (voice)

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      Manabu Sakamaki

      Corbett (voice)

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      Mitsuru Ogata

      J.D. Peterzen (voice)

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      Hidenari Ugaki

      Nigel (voice)

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      Shinya Takahashi

      Miles (voice)

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      Ayaka Shimizu

      Nora (voice)

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      Ikuko Tani

      Natalie's Grandmother (voice)

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      Yoshikazu Nagano

      Coltman (voice)

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      Ryusuke Ohbayashi

      Bank President (voice)

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      Iori Nomizu

      Fran-chan (voice)

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    A review by Chris Sawin

    10
    Written by Chris Sawin on Fri May 13 2022
    There’s something special about _Pompo: The Cinephile_ that just speaks to you. Yes, the animation is stunning and you absolutely adore every character in the film. Martin Braddock’s pickup line about wanting to network socially is hilarious and Mystia is an incredible character; a talented actress that doesn’t let her success go to her head. But the animated film also speaks to both film and art lovers alike. Showing what was discarded in pursuit of your dreams is important to making a life changing film. Pompo’s sweet spot for a fully completed film is 90-minutes and _Pompo: The Cinephile_ en...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • slice of life
    • based on manga
    • assistant director
    • anime
    • film production