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WHY WATCH THE FILMS of HAYAO MIYAZAKI:
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Immerse yourself in stunning hand-drawn animation that brings fantastical worlds to life.
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Enjoy the rich storytelling that blends adventure, emotion, and deep themes.
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Discover the cultural nuances and environmental messages that resonate with audiences of all ages.
Miyazaki's works are frequently subject to scholarly analysis and have been characterized by the recurrence of themes such as humanity's relationship with nature and technology, the importance of art and craftsmanship, and the difficulty of maintaining a pacifist ethic in a violent world. His protagonists are often strong girls or young women, and several of his films present morally ambiguous antagonists with redeeming qualities.
Miyazaki's works have been highly praised and awarded; he was named a Person of Cultural Merit for outstanding cultural contributions in 2012, received the Academy Honorary Award for his impact on animation and cinema in 2014, and the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2024. Miyazaki has frequently been cited as an inspiration for numerous animators, directors, and writers. He has also acquired 2 Academy Awards for Best Animated features in the U.S. (Spirited Away & The Boy And The Heron.)
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PORCO ROSSO
(1992) 1hr 34min. PG
Michael Keaton- Porco Rosso.
Daisy Ridley - Fio Piccolo.
James Cromwell - Donald Curtis.
Brad Garrett - Mr. Piccolo.
Susan Egan - Gina.
David Ogden Stiers - Italian pilot, Mr. Piccolo.
*A short time ago, World War I fighter ace Porco Rosso was a valiant Italian Air Force pilot. Nowadays, the ghosts of the past have transformed the mustachioed man of action into a jaded opportunist fighting for a paycheck as a bounty hunter cursed to look like a pig.
But everything will change when furious air pirates enlist the help of a haughty American antagonist to bring him down. Now, there is no turning back: the reclusive flying ace must pull himself together and show them who's boss. After all, the legendary Crimson Pig lives for pride, fortune, and love.
MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO
(1988) 1hr. 26min. G
Dakota Fanning -older sister
Elle Fanning -Younger sister
Tim Daly - Tim Daly
*Excited about reuniting with their ailing mother, close-knit sisters Satsuki and Mei move with their loving professor father to a new house in the verdant countryside of 1950s summer Japan. With mum in the hospital, the girls have all the time in the world to explore nature and the dense adjacent forest, the home of bashful mystical creatures only children can see.
Then, one radiant morning, as the shimmering green leaves of the towering camphor trees swayed in the soft morning breeze, the wide-eyed siblings stumbled upon a Totoro. But who is the enchanting visitor? Will the rotund neighbour, with his fluffy fur and mysterious eyes, be the girls' forever friend?
THE BOY AND THE HERON
(2023) 2HR. 4MIN. PG-13
Christian Bale - Mahito
Dave Batista - The Heron
Mark Hamill - Father
Robert Pattinson - Mysterious boy
* Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away) comes a new critically-acclaimed fantasy adventure. After losing his mother during the war, young Mahito moves to his family's estate in the countryside. There, a series of mysterious events lead him to a secluded and ancient tower, home to a mischievous gray heron. When Mahito's new stepmother disappears, he follows the gray heron into the tower, and enters a fantastic world shared by the living and the dead. As he embarks on an epic journey with the heron as his guide, Mahito must uncover the secrets of this world, and the truth about himself.
