The Tibetan Dog facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Tibetan Dog |
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| Directed by | Masayuki Kojima |
| Produced by | Yasuteru Iwase |
| Screenplay by | Naoto Inoue |
| Music by | Shusei Murai |
| Cinematography | Yuuki Kawashita |
| Editing by | Satoshi Terauchi |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Release date(s) | July 15, 2011 (China) January 7, 2012 (Japan) |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | China Japan |
| Budget | CNY60 million |
| Money made | CNY1.35 million (in China) |
The Tibetan Dog is an animated movie from 2011. It was made by companies from both China and Japan. The film tells a heartwarming story about a boy and a special dog.
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About The Tibetan Dog Film
This animated film was directed by Masayuki Kojima. It was made by Madhouse, a famous animation studio. Other companies like China Film Group Corporation also helped create it. The movie first showed at the Annecy Film Festival in June 2011.
The Story of the Film
The movie is based on a book called The Tibetan Dog by Zhi Jun Yang. It follows a young boy named Tenzing. After his mother passes away, Tenzing moves to Tibet. He goes to live with his father in the wide-open prairies. There, he meets a golden Tibetan Mastiff. This powerful dog becomes a true friend to Tenzing. Their friendship is a big part of the story.
Who Made the Characters?
The first ideas for the characters were drawn by a manga artist. His name is Naoki Urasawa. Later, another artist named Shigeru Fujita worked on the designs. He made them ready for the movie. The music for the film was created by Shusei Murai.
Film Release and Home Video
The Tibetan Dog was released in China on July 15, 2011. It later came out in Japan on January 7, 2012. The movie runs for about 90 minutes. In the United States, a company called Maiden Japan released the film. You can watch it at home on video.
