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Daft Punk’s 2003 Anime Film Is in Theaters Today – Those Who Were There Recall Its Creation: ‘It Was Magical, For Real’

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Daft Punk's visionary 2003 anime film 'Interstella 5555' makes a one-night-only global theatrical comeback, giving fans a rare glimpse into its magical creation.
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  • The film, a collaboration with acclaimed anime director Leiji Matsumoto, is screening in over 800 theaters across 40 countries - a testament to the enduring cult appeal of Daft Punk's cinematic masterpiece.
  • According to those involved, the making of 'Interstella 5555' was a truly transcendent experience, with the anonymous duo noting 'it was magical, for real' - a sentiment fans are eager to rediscover on the big screen.
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Leiji Matsumoto, Daft Punk, Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
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