Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
A neon-soaked, silent space opera where disco rhythms drive a cosmic struggle for artistic freedom, painting a vibrant visual metaphor of music as a universal bridge across the stars.
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem

"The animated House Musical."

28 May 2003 France 65 min ⭐ 7.8 (500)
Director: Kazuhisa Takenouchi Leiji Matsumoto Hirotoshi Rissen Daisuke Nishio
Cast: Romanthony, Thomas Bangalter, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, Todd Edwards, DJ Sneak
Animation Adventure Science Fiction Music
Commercial Exploitation Identity and Memory Sacrifice and Heroism The Power of Music
Budget: $4,000,000
Box Office: $6,664,789

Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

Musicians are magicians. That's what I always say.

— Leiji Matsumoto (Prologue)

Context:

Spoken by the visual supervisor in a black-and-white interview clip that precedes the film on some releases.

Meaning:

Sets the philosophical tone for the film, suggesting that artists possess a transformative power that industry figures seek to exploit.

Veridis Quo

— The Earl's Journal

Context:

The title of the secret book found by the band that reveals the Earl's history of kidnapping musical legends like Mozart and Hendrix.

Meaning:

A linguistic pun on the French phrase "Où est-ce que tu vas?" (Where are you going?) or "Veridis Quo" (True/Where the truth is). It represents the discovery of the villain's ancient secrets.

I need you more than anything in my life.

— Lyrics from 'Digital Love'

Context:

Plays during Shep's dream sequence where he imagines being with Stella among the stars.

Meaning:

While not spoken dialogue, the lyrics function as the internal monologue of the characters, specifically Shep's longing for Stella.

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