Director Rintaro has released for free online an animated film based on a 1933 Japanese movie that was considered lost. The story follows a thief who robs the rich to help the poor, with colorful animation and a fun pace. For the public, this release means free access to a work that rescues a forgotten part of classic cinema, bringing culture to everyone at no cost.
How digital animation revives forgotten frames from 1933 🎞️
The original film, of which only descriptions and some black-and-white frames were preserved, has been reconstructed using digital animation techniques. Rintaro used motion interpolation software and AI-assisted colorization to bring the lost scenes to life. The footage has been restored respecting the visual style of the era, but adding layers of vibrant color that did not exist in the original film. The result is a hybrid between Japanese silent cinema and modern animation, available for streaming without DRM.
The cleverest thief: robs the rich and even gives it to you in HD 😎
The protagonist, a thief with principles, not only robs the rich to give to the poor, but now also gives you the movie in 1080p without you having to lift a finger. While studios charge for everything, this director has decided that the best thing is to pirate himself. And the best part: no one has called the police. At least, not until the heirs of the original film find out that their lost work is now a meme on the internet.