Fans of vintage anime and surreal cinema are in for a treat—the 4K restoration of the 1985 cult classic Angel’s Egg is set to premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. This rare event will take place on May 20 as part of the festival’s Cinéma de la Plage program, where films are screened open-air by the beach under the stars.
📅 Festival Dates: May 13 – May 24, 2025
📍 Screening Location: Plage Macé, Cannes, France
🎞️ A Long-Awaited Revival
Directed by Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell) with haunting visuals by Yoshitaka Amano (Final Fantasy), Angel’s Egg originally released in Japan in 1985. The anime’s cryptic story and painterly art style earned it cult status over the decades—despite limited availability in the West.
Now, for the first time ever, the film has been restored in 4K from its original 35mm negatives. The world premiere at Cannes marks a major milestone in preserving experimental anime cinema.
🌊 What Is Angel’s Egg About?
Set in a dreamlike, flooded city, the story follows a mysterious girl who protects a large egg she believes holds something sacred. Her encounter with a wandering soldier sets off a quiet but intense journey about faith, memory, and ruin. Sparse dialogue and symbolic storytelling make it a meditative experience unlike anything else in anime.
🧠 Creators & Legacy
- Director & Writer: Mamoru Oshii
- Visual Designer: Yoshitaka Amano
- Music: Yoshihiro Kanno
- Produced by: Tokuma Shoten (Original), GKIDS (2025 U.S. release)
This restoration celebrates the 40th anniversary of the film.
🌐 International Distribution & Recognition
In 2024, France-based Gebeka International acquired the global sales rights to the remaster, signaling its expanded accessibility beyond Japan. The film’s screening at Cannes’ prestigious beachfront cinema introduces it to a broader global audience for the first time in its fully restored format.
🎟️ Final Thoughts
For lovers of thought-provoking, visually poetic anime, Angel’s Egg in 4K is a must-see. The Cannes 2025 premiere is not only a celebration of classic anime—it’s a moment in cinematic history.
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