Pompo the Cinephile (2021)

Bright lights. Big dreams. No experience.

Pompo the Cinephile (2021) poster

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...

Director: Takayuki Hirao
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kenta Matsukuma
Cinematography: Masashi Uoyama, Takumi Hoshina
Editing: Tsuyoshi Imai
Production: CLAP, KADOKAWA, Happinet Phantom Studios, avex pictures, Shochiku, STUDIO MAUSU, movic, Movie Walker
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Box Office: $186,542
Original Language: ja

Themes

Crazy Boss and Office Comedy Mania, Anime Fantasy Worlds

Keywords

work, slice of life, based on manga, assistant director, shoujo, anime, film production

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pompo the Cinephile about?
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...
Who directed Pompo the Cinephile?
Pompo the Cinephile was directed by Takayuki Hirao.
Who stars in Pompo the Cinephile?
Pompo the Cinephile stars Konomi Kohara, Hiroya Shimizu, Rinka Otani, Ai Kakuma, Akio Otsuka, Ryuichi Kijima.
How long is Pompo the Cinephile?
Pompo the Cinephile has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Pompo the Cinephile?
Pompo the Cinephile is a Animation, Comedy, Drama film.
How much did Pompo the Cinephile gross?
Pompo the Cinephile grossed $186,542 worldwide.
Where was Pompo the Cinephile produced?
Pompo the Cinephile was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Pompo the Cinephile?
The themes of Pompo the Cinephile include: Crazy Boss and Office Comedy Mania, Anime Fantasy Worlds.