The Art of Studio Ghibli
November 1-14
Welcome to The Art of Studio Ghibli, a film series celebrating the unparalleled artistry of one of the most influential animation studios in history. Studio Ghibli has long stood as a beacon of creativity, proving that animated films are not just for children, but a powerful form of cinema that resonates with all ages.
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Iconic works like Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and My Neighbor Totoro showcase that animation is far more than a medium for fairy tales—it’s a space for exploring complex, often challenging themes. Whether it’s addressing environmental destruction or the search for identity, Studio Ghibli’s films are deeply thought-provoking for adults while still sparking wonder in younger audiences. With their breathtaking hand-drawn visuals and emotionally resonant storytelling, these films transcend age, culture, and genre. Through The Art of Studio Ghibli, we see that animation is not just a genre but a deeply moving and sophisticated art form, with the same emotional weight and artistic significance as live-action cinema. Ghibli's legacy has been instrumental in cementing animation's place as an essential pillar of global filmmaking.
The Art of Studio Ghibli: Spirited Away
Japan | 2001 | 125 min. | Hayao Miyazaki
Opens November 1, 2024
A sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts.
The Art of Studio Ghibli: My Neighbor Totoro
Japan | 1988 | 86 min. | Hayao Miyazaki
Opens November 1, 2024
When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby.
The Art of Studio Ghibli: Ponyo
Japan | 2008 | 115 min. | Hayao Miyazaki
Opens November 2, 2024
A five-year-old boy develops a relationship with Ponyo, a young goldfish princess who longs to become a human after falling in love with him.
The Art of Studio Ghibli: Castle in the Sky
Japan | 1986 | 124 min. | Hayao Miyazaki
Opens November 2, 2024
A young boy and a girl with a magic crystal must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle.
The Art of Studio Ghibli: The Wind Rises
Japan | 2013 | 126 min. | Hayao Miyazaki
Opens November 2, 2024
In this Hayao Miyazaki masterpiece, he takes a look at the life of Jiro Horikoshi, the man who designed Japanese fighter planes during World War II.
The Art of Studio Ghibli: The Cat Returns
Japan | 2002 | 75 min. | Hiroyuki Morita
Opens November 3, 2024
Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it’s no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.
The Art of Studio Ghibli: Princess Mononoke
Japan | 1997 | 134 min. | Hayao Miyazaki
Opens November 3, 2024
On a journey to find the cure for a Tatarigami's curse, Ashitaka finds himself in the middle of a war between the forest gods and Tatara, a mining colony.
The Art of Studio Ghibli: Porco Rosso
Japan | 1992 | 94 min. | Hayao Miyazaki
Opens November 4, 2024
In 1930s Italy, a veteran World War I pilot is cursed to look like an anthropomorphic pig.
The Art of Studio Ghibli: When Marnie Was There
Japan | 2014 | 103 min. | Hiromasa Yonebayashi
Opens November 4, 2024
Miyazaki protégé Yonebayashi adds Studio Ghibli magic to Joan G. Robinson’s classic ghost story of a shy teenage tomboy who befriends a young blonde girl who may not be of this world.
The Art of Studio Ghibli: The Secret World of Arrietty
Japan | 2017 | 95 min. | Hiromasa Yonebayashi
Opens November 5, 2024
In a secret world hidden beneath the floorboards, little people called Borrowers live out of sight of humans. But when Arrietty is out gathering supplies, she is discovered by Shawn, a human boy, and they begin to form a friendship that blossoms into an extraordinary adventure.
The Art of Studio Ghibli: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Japan | 1984 | 116 min. | Hayao Miyazaki
Opens November 6, 2024
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, written and directed by Academy Award®-winner Hayao Miyazaki, is an epic masterpiece of sweeping scope and grandeur that remains one of the most breathtaking and exhilarating animated films of all time.
The Art of Studio Ghibli: Howl’s Moving Castle
Japan | 2004 | 119 min. | Hayao Miyazaki
Opens November 9, 2024
When an unconfident young woman is cursed with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions in his legged, walking castle.