Akira Production Report Movie Review 1990

Otomo, artist and creator of "Akira," the popular Japanese graphic novel and animated feature, is the focus of this documentary by Streamline Pictures. Noted for his technical adroitness, he explains the production techniques that complement the well-storied plot of "Akira." Taking place in 2019, after the world has suffered and survived a nuclear war, and the governmental powers that be are attempting to re-engender a primal power known as Akira. Rather than utilize rotoscoping, where the artist traces over live-action figures, Otomo employs a more precise and technically advanced manner of creating movement and perspective. In English.

Distribution

Streamline Pictures, 2908 Nebraska Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404-4109, Phone: (310)998-0070, Toll-free: 800-846-1453, Fax: (310)998-1145, Email: streamline@edgeglobal.com, URL: http://www.streamlinepictures.com

Available on VHS
Running time 52 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Documentary Films, Animation & Cartoons, Filmmaking

Cast

Katsuhiro Otomo

Producer

Akira Committee