<p>In this special episode, Michael has a wide-ranging chat with director Ugo Bienvenu about one of our favourite films of last year, his extraordinary sci-fi animation Arco - and so much more.</p><br><p>Colourful, soulful and shot through with a disarming optimism for the future, Arco tells the story of a time-travelling boy from a far-flung future who is dropped into a climate crisis-ridden 2075. There, he teams up with the young girl Iris, and the kids club together to dream up a way to the future.</p><br><p>Arco is coming to UK cinemas in March via Picturehouse Entertainment and is getting a wider release in the USA later in January thanks to Neon.</p><br><p>Subscribe to our&nbsp;Patreon&nbsp;for ad-free episodes and bonus conversations in our Library Cafe series.</p><br><p>Follow us on&nbsp;Instagram at @ghibliotheque.pod, or drop us an email at&nbsp;ghibliotheque@gmail.com.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Ghibliotheque - A Podcast About Animation and Studio Ghibli

Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham & Steph Watts

Ugo Bienvenu on Arco | Interview Special

JAN 12, 202658 MIN
Ghibliotheque - A Podcast About Animation and Studio Ghibli

Ugo Bienvenu on Arco | Interview Special

JAN 12, 202658 MIN

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<p>In this special episode, Michael has a wide-ranging chat with director Ugo Bienvenu about one of our favourite films of last year, his extraordinary sci-fi animation Arco - and so much more.</p><br><p>Colourful, soulful and shot through with a disarming optimism for the future, Arco tells the story of a time-travelling boy from a far-flung future who is dropped into a climate crisis-ridden 2075. There, he teams up with the young girl Iris, and the kids club together to dream up a way to the future.</p><br><p>Arco is coming to UK cinemas in March via Picturehouse Entertainment and is getting a wider release in the USA later in January thanks to Neon.</p><br><p>Subscribe to our&nbsp;Patreon&nbsp;for ad-free episodes and bonus conversations in our Library Cafe series.</p><br><p>Follow us on&nbsp;Instagram at @ghibliotheque.pod, or drop us an email at&nbsp;[email protected].</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>