Genius Party
Synopsis
The seven short films making up GENIUS PARTY couldn’t be more diverse, linked only by a high standard of quality and inspiration. Atsuko Fukushima’s intro piece is a fantastic abstraction to soak up with the eyes. Masaaki Yuasa, of MIND GAME and CAT SOUP fame, brings his distinctive and deceptively simple graphic style and dream-state logic to the table with “Happy Machine,” his spin on a child’s earliest year. Shinji Kimura’s spookier “Deathtic 4,” meanwhile, seems to tap into the creepier corners of a child’s imagination and open up a toybox full of dark delights. Hideki Futamura’s “Limit Cycle” conjures up a vision of virtual reality, while Yuji Fukuyama’s "Doorbell" and "Baby Blue" by Shinichiro Watanabe use understated realism for very surreal purposes. And Shoji Kawamori, with “Shanghai Dragon,” takes the tropes and conventions of traditional anime out for very fun joyride.
Part of the Genius Party Collection
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WFAC 2008 Trailer -Genius Party- Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinji Kimura, Hideki Futamura, Masaaki Yuasa, Shinichiro Watanabe, Yoji Fukuyama, Atsuko Fukushima, Shoji Kawamori
- Screenplay & Story
- Hideki Futamura, Shoji Kawamori, Masaaki Yuasa, Shinichiro Watanabe, Yoji Fukuyama
- Original Score
- Nobukazu Takemura, Yoko Kanno, Christian Fennesz, Seiichi Yamamoto, Toshio Nakagawa, Akio Izutsu, Kaoru Inoue, Takuma Watanabe
- Original Title
- Genius Party
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- STUDIO4℃
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinji Kimura, Hideki Futamura, Masaaki Yuasa, Shinichiro Watanabe, Yoji Fukuyama, Atsuko Fukushima, Shoji Kawamori
Hideki Futamura, Shoji Kawamori, Masaaki Yuasa, Shinichiro Watanabe, Yoji Fukuyama, Mitsuyoshi Takasu
Nobukazu Takemura, Yoko Kanno, Christian Fennesz, Seiichi Yamamoto, Toshio Nakagawa, Akio Izutsu, Kaoru Inoue, Takuma Watanabe
Department Leadership Roster
Shinji Kimura
Director
Hideki Futamura
Director
Masaaki Yuasa
Director
Shinichiro Watanabe
Director
Yoji Fukuyama
Director
Atsuko Fukushima
Director
Shoji Kawamori
Director
Nobukazu Takemura
Original Music Composer
Yoko Kanno
Original Music Composer
Hideki Futamura
Screenplay
Shoji Kawamori
Screenplay
Masaaki Yuasa
Screenplay
Shinichiro Watanabe
Screenplay
Yoji Fukuyama
Screenplay
Christian Fennesz
Original Music Composer
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Genius Party
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What is Genius Party about?
The seven short films making up GENIUS PARTY couldn’t be more diverse, linked only by a high standard of quality and inspiration. Atsuko Fukushima’s intro piece is a fantastic abstraction to soak up with the eyes. Masaaki Yuasa, of MIND GAME and CAT SOUP fame, brings his distinctive and deceptively simple graphic style and dream-state logic to the table with “Happy Machine,” his spin on a child’s earliest year. Shinji Kimura’s spookier “Deathtic 4,” meanwhile, seems to tap into the creepier corners of a child’s imagination and open up a toybox full of dark delights. Hideki Futamura’s “Limit Cycle” conjures up a vision of virtual reality, while Yuji Fukuyama’s "Doorbell" and "Baby Blue" by Shinichiro Watanabe use understated realism for very surreal purposes. And Shoji Kawamori, with “Shanghai Dragon,” takes the tropes and conventions of traditional anime out for very fun joyride.
Who directed Genius Party?
Genius Party was directed by Shinji Kimura, Hideki Futamura, Masaaki Yuasa, Shinichiro Watanabe, Yoji Fukuyama, Atsuko Fukushima, Shoji Kawamori.
Who stars in Genius Party?
The principal cast of Genius Party includes Tomoko Kaneda, Rinko Kikuchi, Taro Yabe, Yuya Yagira, Nanase Iwai.
When was Genius Party released and how long is it?
Genius Party was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Genius Party?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Genius Party was composed by Nobukazu Takemura, Yoko Kanno, Christian Fennesz, Seiichi Yamamoto, Toshio Nakagawa, Akio Izutsu, Kaoru Inoue, Takuma Watanabe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Genius Party?
Genius Party holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).