The Boy and the Heron - The Natural World of Studio Ghibli
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The Boy and the Heron, 2023
In Japanese with English subtitles
The Los Angeles Times called The Boy and the Heron “Hayao Miyazaki at his most beautifully elegiac.” The story follows the young boy Mahito, who moves to the countryside after losing his mother in the war. There, a series of mysterious events lead him to a secluded and ancient tower, home to a mischievous gray heron, who beckons him into 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.
The Natural World of Studio Ghibli is a film screening series that invites audiences to enjoy classic and recent films by the legendary animation studios that explore our relationship with nature and the spiritual aspect of the natural world. Set against the natural wooded hillside backdrop of The Ford, the films feature Miyazaki’s fantastical worlds, memorable characters, and iconic scores by Joe Hisaishi. Experience unforgettable Studio Ghibli films shown in Japanese with English subtitles.
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In Japanese with English subtitles
The Los Angeles Times called The Boy and the Heron “Hayao Miyazaki at his most beautifully elegiac.” The story follows the young boy Mahito, who moves to the countryside after losing his mother in the war. There, a series of mysterious events lead him to a secluded and ancient tower, home to a mischievous gray heron, who beckons him into 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.
The Natural World of Studio Ghibli is a film screening series that invites audiences to enjoy classic and recent films by the legendary animation studios that explore our relationship with nature and the spiritual aspect of the natural world. Set against the natural wooded hillside backdrop of The Ford, the films feature Miyazaki’s fantastical worlds, memorable characters, and iconic scores by Joe Hisaishi. Experience unforgettable Studio Ghibli films shown in Japanese with English subtitles.
Programs, artists, dates, prices, and availability subject to change. Ticket limits may apply. All sales are final.
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