The king of the 21st century (2000)

An enthralling, surreal fairy tale.

The king of the 21st century (2000) poster

Animated with drawings that are a collage of pop and grotesque. The surrealistic design and the generous viewing experience give the impression that it is a "picture book for adults", but the thoughtful storyline, poetic narration and songs that suddenly appear are pleasantly unrestrained as if the film were aimed at children. However, this unrestrainedness is accompanied by a high degree of perfection, and although it is a flat animation that seems to be the opposite of the latest CG, it gives the impression of possibilities for expression that may even broaden the definition of cinema.

Director: Yoshie Ogiwara
Runtime: 48 min
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Music: Yuji Nomi
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Yoshie Ogiwara

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The king of the 21st century about?
Animated with drawings that are a collage of pop and grotesque. The surrealistic design and the generous viewing experience give the impression that it is a "picture book for adults", but the thoughtful storyline, poetic narration and songs that suddenly appear are pleasantly unrestrained as if the film were aimed at children. However, this unrestrainedness is accompanied by a high degree of perfection, and although it is a flat animation that seems to be the opposite of the latest CG, it gives the impression of possibilities for expression that may even broaden the definition of cinema.
Who directed The king of the 21st century?
The king of the 21st century was directed by Yoshie Ogiwara.
Who stars in The king of the 21st century?
The king of the 21st century stars Yoshie Ogihara, Nanako Nomi, Akiko Nomi, Yuji Nomi, Masako Todawa, Ken Iwasaki.
How long is The king of the 21st century?
The king of the 21st century has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
Where was The king of the 21st century produced?
The king of the 21st century was produced in Japan.