GKIDS Licenses Production I.G Anime Film Giovanni's Island

Giovanni's Island

 

GKIDS revealed some of its future plans during today's Anime NYC panel, including the acquisition of North American distribution rights for Production I.G's award-winning historical drama Giovanni's Island. Directed by Mizuho Nishikubo, the 2014 anime film will be released on home video through GKIDS this year.

 

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Among the films many past honors are Jury distinction at the 2014 Annecy International Animated Film Festival, both Children’s and Adult Jury Prizes at the 31st Chicago International Children's Film Festival, and the Satoshi Kon Award for best animated feature film at the Fantasia Film Festival.

 

 

Synopsis:

Brothers Junpei and Kanta live in Shikotan, a tiny fishing island that has been spared from the devastations of World War II. The two children are named after Giovanni and Campanella from their late mother’s favorite book, Night on the Galactic Railroad, which becomes a source of solace in the aftermath of Japan’s defeat.

 

When Soviet forces arrive with their families to settle in the island, Junpei meets Tanya, the daughter of the commander. Despite their language barrier and growing tension, the children soon form an unlikely friendship.

 

Source: Press release

 

 

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