Syntopia, Distributor Cinema and animation author, Displays Kensuke Kingdom (Kensuke Kingdom), adapted from the novel best seller For the British writer Michael Morpurgo, Which tells the touching story of the friendship between a lost young man and a lonely old man on a desert island.
Kensuke Kingdom (UK), which was issued In Colombian cinemas August 22nd. So it’s a story about making decisions.
He was selected in the official competition for Annecy Festival, Known as the Cannes of animation around the world, the film has been a box office success in French cinemas with 400,000 admissions since its premiere earlier this year. The film follows Michael who, after being separated from his parents by a storm, is swept away to an island in the Pacific Ocean.
Stranded in unknown lands and Accompanied only by his dog Stella, The young man embarks on an adventure of survival and discovery that will change him profoundly.
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The film uses a 2D animation with 3D elements and photographs To create a unique immersive experience. According to the co-director, Kirk Hendry “Animation is a great way to tell stories because it gives a story-like feel that live action doesn’t have. It makes you suspend disbelief quickly, so you’re immediately drawn into the story, that’s the great power of animation.“
Kensuke Kingdom It gave its creators the opportunity to produce a film that would appeal to both children and adults. Directors Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry They tackle several themes, within a classic family adventure that is best enjoyed on the big screen. In essence, It is a film about the interconnectedness and responsibility towards all creatures on this planet.
“This movie is a real rollercoaster. It’s a real adventure. You’re with Michael every step of the way. There’s no choice. He has to survive. He has to figure out how to feed himself, how to protect the orangutans, how to fend off poachers.“, highlights Ruth Fielding, one of the film’s producers.
The film in its original English-language version features the voices of the Academy Award winner. Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer), nominated by the Academy. Sally Hawkins (shape of water), Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai) and the beginner Aaron McGregor, Who plays the young hero.
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