It all starts with a line. In “A New Dawn,” Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s directorial debut feature world premiering at the Berlinale as part of the main competition, animation is born out of its very essence: swift lines and bold brush strokes leaping through the screen, echoing the fireworks that Obinata firework factory created for decades. Now […]
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It all starts with a line. In “A New Dawn,” Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s directorial debut feature world premiering at the Berlinale as part of the main competition, animation is born out of its very essence: swift lines and bold brush strokes leaping through the screen, echoing the fireworks that Obinata firework factory created for decades. Now […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
It all starts with a line. In “A New Dawn,” Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s directorial debut feature world premiering at the Berlinale as part of the main competition, animation is born out of its very essence: swift lines and bold brush strokes leaping through the screen, echoing the fireworks that Obinata firework factory created for decades. Now […]
Home Film Global Feb 18, 2026 10:41am PT ‘A New Dawn’: Director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya Talks About His One-of-a-Kind Japanese-French Anime Berlin Golden Bear Contender The animated feature is sold by Charades and co-produced by France’s Studio Miyu, recommendations in themselves By Kevin Giraud Plus Icon Kevin Giraud Latest ’Forest High’ Charms Berlinale Audience as Director Manon Coubia Talks Small Budgets, Timeless Landscapes 29 minutes ago Welcoming a New Life: ‘Papaya’ Debuts Trailer as Director Priscilla Kellen Talks Crafting Non-Dialogue Hope-Filled Narratives (EXCLUSIVE) 3 days ago Canada Showcases Latest Animation, From the ‘Deep, Darkly Funny’ ‘Fifteen Dogs’ to Family Friendly ‘Eliak’ and YA Medieval Fantasy ‘Beshader’ 4 days ago See All A New Dawn. Courtesy: A New Dawn Partners It all starts with a line. In “A New Dawn,” Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s directorial debut feature world premiering at the Berlinale as part of the main competition, animation is born out of its very essence: swift lines and bold brush strokes leaping through the screen, echoing the fireworks that Obinata firework factory created for decades. Now set for an administrative shutdown tomorrow as a major road is planned to be extended directly through the premises, the house located in a lush forest is the main stage of this coming-of-age tale of three childhood friends. A story rooted deep in Japanese culture with a universal appeal, tackling themes of family legacy, childhood bonds and the impact of climate change and untamed urban development against nature and culture. Related Stories Cher Causes Confusion at Grammys by Announcing 'Luther Vandross' as Winner of Kendrick Lamar and SZA's Record of the Year
