Poupelle of Chimney Town – With Creator Akihiro Nishino

Akihiro Nishino will appear in-person for a post-screening discussion on stage. Poupelle of Chimney Town is the story of Lubicchi, a boy who lives among the thick smoke from the chimneys of his isolated town and yearns to see the stars. One night, he meets Poupelle, a monster made of garbage, and together they seek out the clear sky. Brought to life by innovative animation studio STUDIO4ºC (Memories, Mind Game, Tekkonkinkreet, Children of the Sea), Poupelle of Chimney Town is based on a book by acclaimed Japanese actor and comedian Akihiro Nishino, who further wrote and executive produced this film. His Poupelle of Chimney Town has additionally been adapted into a stage play in Japan.