(Japan, 2016) 26th February 2017, DCA Nestled in the Japan Foundation’s line-up each year is at least one anime (Japanese animation) film. Whereas the rest of the festival’s programme is directed towards a more typical festival crowd (usually a mix of independent Japanese productions and a few ‘golden age’ films from the 50’s and 60’s), Read More
(Japan, 2004) 3rd July 2016, DCA Hayao Miyazaki once again produced greatness in 2004 with Howl’s Moving Castle, following on from his previous successes My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away. Taking inspiration from Diana Wynne Jones’ eponymous novel of 1986, Miyazaki tells yet another tale of an unlikely hero; when young, hard-working Sophie has a Read More
(Japan, 2001) June 26th, DCA Studio Ghbili’s timeless animated classic Spirited Away returns to the big screen for the one-off, week-long event “Studio Ghibli Forever”, celebrating the release of the studio’s (supposed) last film, When Marnie Was There. Spirited Away tells the tale of a young girl named Chihiro (Rumi Hiiragi) who, whilst exploring her Read More
Given the retiral of Studio Ghibli’s founding generation of directors, the fan in me impels me to write that Ghibli’s brand of immersive cinematic magic is unique; given their international popularity, I dare say I will not be the only one to mourn their retirement. Many themes and features contribute to Ghibli’s distinctive filmic presence: Read More
