Belle

Who are you? Picture a world beyond imagination, where you can become your true self and be free. 5 billion users, one question… Who is Belle?

By day, Suzu is a shy high school student. Following a difficult childhood, she feels lonely and lost. Everything changes when she steps into the immense virtual world of “U”, where she takes refuge in her online persona. She is no longer the secretive Suzu, but Belle – a beautiful, gifted singer beloved across the internet. But one day, her concert is interrupted by an unsettling mystery creature. Can she uncover the identity of the mysterious beast? Her surprising search will prove to be a journey full of adventure and challenges, and a way to discover her true self in a world where you can become anyone you choose.

In the eyes of the festival programmer…

Belle's greatest strength? It's difficult to tell because this is a unique film in terms of story, visuals, and sound, fusing the classic and the contemporary with flair. It's not just for anime fans, it's simply for fans of good cinema.

Kamila Tomkiel-Skowrońska