Director Mamoru Hosoda's comments after the screening I was surprised to receive so much applause from everyone. This is the first time to have people see the film and to receive such an applause, so I was really relieved. I think this film is unique in the Cannes Film Festival, but it's very encouraging and empowering to have such support in a place where people who love films gather. I'm pleased about this film. Now the film will finally be released in Japan, I hope people will share the same feelings as those who saw it in Cannes. I know it has been a tough time for you with the Corona Pandemic, but I hope you will enjoy this film in theaters while taking precautions against infection. (C) 2021 Studio Chizu [Anime! Anime! Biz / Article reprinted from animeanime.biz]." /> Director Mamoru Hosoda's comments after the screening I was surprised to receive so much applause from everyone. This is the first time to have people see the film and to receive such an applause, so I was really relieved. I think this film is unique in the Cannes Film Festival, but it's very encouraging and empowering to have such support in a place where people who love films gather. I'm pleased about this film. Now the film will finally be released in Japan, I hope people will share the same feelings as those who saw it in Cannes. I know it has been a tough time for you with the Corona Pandemic, but I hope you will enjoy this film in theaters while taking precautions against infection. (C) 2021 Studio Chizu [Anime! Anime! Biz / Article reprinted from animeanime.biz]." /> Director Mamoru Hosoda's comments after the screening I was surprised to receive so much applause from everyone. This is the first time to have people see the film and to receive such an applause, so I was really relieved. I think this film is unique in the Cannes Film Festival, but it's very encouraging and empowering to have such support in a place where people who love films gather. I'm pleased about this film. Now the film will finally be released in Japan, I hope people will share the same feelings as those who saw it in Cannes. I know it has been a tough time for you with the Corona Pandemic, but I hope you will enjoy this film in theaters while taking precautions against infection. (C) 2021 Studio Chizu [Anime! Anime! Biz / Article reprinted from animeanime.biz]." />

World Premiere of “Belle: The Dragon and the Freckled Princess” at Cannes Film Festival, 14-minute standing ovation ahead of the Japanese release