A stop-motion adventure project, inspired by Japanese folklore, was announced at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on January 1, 2026. The project features Keanu Reeves and was directed by Masashi Kawamura.
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A stop-motion adventure project, inspired by Japanese folklore, was announced at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on January 1, 2026. The project features Keanu Reeves and was directed by Masashi Kawamura.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Masashi Kawamura is directing a new samurai epic titled Hidari, starring Keanu Reeves, inspired by Hidari Jingoro.Sub-event
The stop-motion epic "Hidari" is set to star Keanu Reeves and is being compared to the John Wick franchise.1 source
Details of a stop-motion epic announced at the Annecy festival.1 source
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The entities involved
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Annecy International Animation Film Festival
annual film festival held in Annecy, France
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Keanu Reeves
Canadian actor and musician (born 1964)
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Masashi Kawamura
Japanese art director and entrepreneur
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