The trailer for the animated film "The Mountain Ridge of the Gods," which won the 47th Cesar Award for Best Animated Film and was a smash hit in France, has been unveiled. The magnificent finish foreshadows the start of an adventure drama between a lone climber and a cameraman. The film is an animated adaptation of Taniguchi Jiro's mountain comic masterpiece "Mountains of the Gods," based on the novel by Yumemakura Baku. The film is an animated adaptation of the mountain comic masterpiece "The Gods' Mountain Ridge," which was adapted from the novel by Baku Yumemakura. The film depicts a lone climber, Hanyu, and his cameraman, Fukamachi, as they attempt an oxygen-free solo ascent of the southwest face of Mount Everest in winter, which is considered impossible. The trailer reads, "Climb higher and higher, but for what? But for what? The trailer begins with Fukamachi, played by Keno Horiuchi, asking, "But for what?" and then shows Hanyu boldly challenging Everest, which soars 8848 meters above the ground, under the harsh conditions of wind storms, avalanches, and lightning, with an overwhelming sense of realism. Comments from celebrities who viewed the film were also released. Koji Higashino, who has a TV and YouTube show because of his love of mountaineering, said, "There was a solid portrayal of men obsessed with the mountains! You should all be a chosen witness just like me!" Manga artist Taiyo Matsumoto, who is a fan of the original work, said, "I could really feel the spirit of the staff who tackled the two big peaks of Baku and Taniguchi. The colors used to depict Everest and Tokyo were very beautiful, and the climbers were sad and cool. Mountains of the Gods" will open in theaters on July 8. (C) Le Sommet des Dieux - 2021 / Julianne Films / Folivari / Melusine Productions / France 3 Cinema / Aura Cinema
【Background】
・Graduated from Kyoto University with a major in Japanese Culture Studies, Faculty of Letters
・After graduation, worked 4 years as editor and proofreader for a print magazine specializing in traditional performing arts and culture
・Became a freelance journalist in 2021 and launched japanculturean.com in 2022
【Expertise】
・Pop-Culture Fusion Analysis
Analytical commentary on how modern pop-culture media (anime, film, fashion) incorporates and reinterprets traditional Japanese motifs.
