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International Feature: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time


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Mamoru Hosoda's "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" follows 17-year-old Makoto Konno who discovers she can literally leap backward through time, using her newfound ability to reshape her experiences and relationships with mixed results.

• Exploring Hosoda's distinct animation style that differs from Ghibli films while maintaining beautiful visuals
• Examining the relatable teenage friend group dynamic among Makoto, Chiaki, and Kosuke
• Appreciating the unique visual representation of time travel through physical leaping
• Discussing how the film balances comedy with deeper themes of choice and consequence
• Analyzing the third-act revelations and somewhat ambiguous ending
• Comparing this early Hosoda work to his later films like Wolf Children and Belle
• Noting how the film holds up remarkably well visually since its 2006 release

Letterbox'd Synopsis: When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to, quite literally, “leap” backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn’t as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.

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