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Director Masayoshi Nagahisa's Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize Winner Movie 'We Are Little Zombies' Free Streaming Announced!!
The film 'We Are Little Zombies' will be available for free in its entirety on the movie's official website for a limited time only on August 31st.
This film became the first Japanese film to win the Special Jury Prize for Originality at this year's Sundance Film Festival. It also received a Special Mention (equivalent to the Grand Prix) in the Generation 14Plus section at the Berlin International Film Festival, and the Best Actor Award at the Buenos Aires International Independent Film Festival (Keita Ninomiya/first Japanese actor and youngest recipient ever). Director Masashi Nagahisa previously made Japanese film history in 2017 by winning the Grand Jury Prize at the 33rd Sundance Film Festival (Short Film category). This film marks Director Nagahisa's feature film debut.
The full online release was realized at Director Nagaku's strong request: "I especially want children to see this."
[Movie "We Are Little Zombies"
Free Full-Length Online Release Overview】
Date & Time: August 31, 00:00 - 23:59
Film Release Page: Official Film Website
Alongside this initiative, a special program introducing the film, titled "Movie Strategy Special," is available for viewing on the official website.
[Message from Director Nagaku]
—August 31st: The World's Most Depressing Day!
The protagonists of the film We Are Little Zombies are 13-year-old middle schoolers.
They've lost their parents and must embark on an adventure whether they like it or not... and then... that's the story.
I made this film for middle and high school students struggling now, and for my younger self who struggled back then.
If you're a middle schooler and struggling with something, I hope you'll give this movie a try.
I hope it might give you something, even if it's just a little—like the thought that it's okay to stay just as you are right now.
August 31st, the last day of summer vacation.
On this seemingly hopeless day, I pray you won't despair.
To you at thirteen. To you who once was thirteen.
Director: Masayoshi Nagahisa
~Regarding the August 31st Limited Free Online Release of 'We Are Little Zombies'~
PS
We felt compelled to reach as many people as possible right now,
which is why we decided to proceed with this limited-time online release.
It's unusual for a film still showing in theaters to be available online,
and I am truly grateful to everyone involved for understanding my wish.
I'd like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude.
(So! If you watch it online and like it, please do try to see it in theaters too!)
【Upcoming Theatrical Release Information】
September 14 (Sat) ~ Screening confirmed at Shimokitazawa Tri-Ado in Tokyo
(Simultaneous screening with 'And So We Put Goldfish in the Pool')
※On the opening day, September 14 (Sat), after the screening of 'We Are Little Zombies',
Director Atsushi Nagaku will give a stage greeting.
September 7 (Sat) ~ 【Nagano】 Ueda Eikoku
September 28 (Sat) ~ 【Hiroshima】Cinema Onomichi
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