NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND

[KAZE NO TANI NO NAUSHIKA] [風の谷のナウシカ]
Set in a devastated future world decimated by atmospheric poisons and swarming with gigantic insects, this is the story of a young princess, both brave and innocent, whose love for all living things and passionate determination to understand the processes of nature lead her into terrible danger, sacrifice and eventual triumph. This pre-Studio Ghibli debut film from Hayao Miyazaki is considered by many to be among his greatest — and there are few films, animated or otherwise, of such sweeping scope and grandeur. As with Miyazaki’s subsequent Studio Ghibli–produced films, the clash here is not between good and evil, but rather between conflicting viewpoints, competing needs and power struggles. (Note adapted from IFC Center.) The English-dubbed version features voices by Uma Thurman, Patrick Stewart, Mark Hamill and Shia LaBeouf. DIR/SCR Hayao Miyazaki, from his manga; PROD Isao Takahata. Japan, 1984, color, 118 min. RATED PG

Sponsored by the Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC.

Run Time: 118 Minutes

Opening Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Genre: Animation, fantasy

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