The world is divided into two groups: those fortunate enough to know what a masterpiece Interstella 5555 – The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem is, and those who—unluckily for them—don’t even know what it’s about.

Here’s a quick recap for those in the dark: Interstella 5555 – The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem is a Japanese animated film directed by Kazuhisa Takenōchi and produced by Toei Animation Studio. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2003. The plot is often summarized like this: On a planet located in an unknown galaxy, inhabited by human-like beings with blue skin, four musicians perform in concert. But it’s not the plot that makes Interstella 5555 a work of art—it’s how the film was made. The film is entirely based on Duft Punk’s album Discovery. The 14 tracks of the album are so central that they essentially become the film’s only script. The characters don’t utter any words except those in the song lyrics, which set the pace and rhythm of the scenes.

The historical significance of Interstella 5555 also lies in its bold fusion of two seemingly distant worlds: Japanese anime and electronic music. It achieved this so brilliantly that it remains a benchmark for fans and industry professionals alike.

Now, over 20 years later, those who haven’t yet had the chance to see it—and those who already know it well—can enjoy it again in theaters.

It’s not unusual for older films to make a comeback in theaters, but this film’s journey is particularly unique. Earlier this year, on Daft Punk Day, the duo themselves streamed the entire film on their Twitch channel. A few months later, a 4K version of the film—enhanced using Artificial Intelligence—was screened at the historic UGC Normandie cinema in Paris and at the Tribeca Film Festival. This very 4K version is now returning to theaters worldwide for just three days, until December 15th.

Visit https://interstella5555film.com/ to check if there’s a screening at a theater near you. If you’ve never seen it, now might be the perfect time to catch up.