Kensuke’s Kingdom: The Whole Story

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Coming to UK cinemas from the 2nd August 2024. This gripping hand-drawn animated tale with its message of working together to protect nature, has never felt more relevant.

 

From Welsh production company Bumpy Box, the film stars Cillian Murphy, Sally Hawkins, Ken Watanabe, Raffey Cassidy and Aaron MacGregor.

To celebrate the UK release, we have created a Support Pack featuring exclusive video interviews with the Welsh art director (Neil Martin) and compositor (Michael Shorten), environmental editorial in partnership with Buzz Magazine, programming recommendations and assets, all of which exhibitors can share with audiences to promote the film’s Welsh connections.

 

A young boy, shipwrecked on a remote island, discovers he’s not alone when he encounters an old Japanese soldier who retreated there after World War II. As dangerous invaders appear on the horizon, it becomes clear they must join forces to save their fragile island paradise.

This gripping hand-drawn animated tale with its message of working together to protect nature, has never felt more relevant.

Welsh Connections

Producer: Bumpy Box
Funding: Ffilm Cymru Wales, Creative Wales
Other Welsh Connections: Michael Shorten (Art Director)

 

We recorded an audio only version of our video interview with Michael Shorten (Senior Concept Artist/Art Director) and Neil Martin (Lead Compositor) for audiences interested in following the Made in Wales podcast.

View/Download the Support Pack

Note that this is a live document and additional resources/links may be added.

Protecting the exotic and everyday – Article by Jack Stacey covering the film’s themes of animal welfare and environmentalism, with connections to Wales.

To book Kensuke’s Kingdom, please contact: Rossella Di Pietro – rossella@modernfilms.com

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