There is no better way to appreciate the magic of Studio Ghibli than on the big screen!

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Studio Ghibli, GKIDS presents Oscar-winning director Hayao Miyazaki’s epic, hand-drawn  fantasy masterpiece PRINCESS MONONOKE in a brand new restoration.

Almost thirty years after its release in 1997, PRINCESS MONONOKE – replete with epic story and breathtaking visuals – remains an undisputed animated triumph and one of the most thrilling adventures ever produced. Set in the late Muromachi period of Japan, the film follows the young warrior Ashitaka; inflicted with a deadly curse,  he heads west in search of a cure. There, he stumbles into a bitter conflict between Lady Eboshi, the proud people of Iron Town, and the enigmatic Princess Mononoke, a young girl raised by wolves, who will stop at nothing to prevent the humans from destroying her home and the forest spirits and animal gods who live there. At its core, PRINCESS MONONOKE is something of an “eco-fable,” a statement on the natural world’s devastation brought on by human advancement that has dazzled audiences worldwide with its breathtaking imagination, exhilarating battles, and deep humanity.

“The film’s strength lies in its refusal to paint either its arguments or its characters in black and white: There are no pure heroes, no clear-cut villains and no pat answers.” (LA WEEKLY)

“A spellbinding epic with great characters, visuals and pathos.” (Film Threat)

Sunday, April 13 This screening is in Japanese with English subtitles.
Doors 11:45 am | Film 12:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets HERE

Friday, April 18 This screening is the English dub.
Doors 10:30 am | Film 11:00 am *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets HERE

The English dub featuring the voice talents of Gillian Anderson, Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Minnie Driver, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Billy Bob Thornton.

PRINCESS MONONOKE “Mononoke-hime” (Hayao Miyazaki, 1997 / 134 mins / PG) Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Ainu tribe, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to find a cure. Along the way, he encounters San, a young human woman fighting to protect the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is trying to destroy it. Ashitaka must find a way to bring balance to this conflict.

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