An Independent Masterwork
On the making and influence of 'Mt. Head' by Koji Yamamura.
Happy Thursday — and welcome to our new members! In this issue of the Animation Obsessive newsletter, we’re looking at Mt. Head (2002), a modern classic by Koji Yamamura.
Mt. Head is a great film. Over the past two decades, though, it’s revealed itself as more than that. This singular piece by Yamamura is now, it’s safe to say, one of the most significant works of indie animation released in the 21st century so far. Today, we’re looking at how it was made — and how it changed animation in Japan and beyond.
Enjoy!
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