The Art of Studio Ghibli

The Art of Studio Ghibli

November 1-14

Series Schedule

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. 

Enjoy our special Ghibli photo op and Ghibli-inspired concessions treats. Also, keep your eyes on our Instagram Story daily the week of October 28 for Studio Ghibli trivia for the chance to win a pair of tickets to the series screening of your choice.

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

November 1 - 10, 2024

SIFF Cinema Downtown

A sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts.

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The Art of Studio Ghibli: My Neighbor Totoro

Japan | 1988 | 86 min. | Hayao Miyazaki

November 1 - 5, 2024

SIFF Cinema Downtown

When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby.

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The Art of Studio Ghibli: Ponyo

Japan | 2008 | 115 min. | Hayao Miyazaki

November 2 - 14, 2024

SIFF Cinema Downtown

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.

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The Art of Studio Ghibli: Castle in the Sky

Japan | 1986 | 124 min. | Hayao Miyazaki

November 2 - 11, 2024

SIFF Cinema Downtown

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.

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The Art of Studio Ghibli: The Wind Rises

Japan | 2013 | 126 min. | Hayao Miyazaki

November 2 - 13, 2024

SIFF Cinema Downtown

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.

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The Art of Studio Ghibli: The Cat Returns

Japan | 2002 | 75 min. | Hiroyuki Morita

November 3 - 11, 2024

SIFF Cinema Downtown

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.

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The Art of Studio Ghibli: Princess Mononoke

Japan | 1997 | 134 min. | Hayao Miyazaki

November 3 - 10, 2024

SIFF Cinema Downtown

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.

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The Art of Studio Ghibli: Porco Rosso

Japan | 1992 | 94 min. | Hayao Miyazaki

November 4 - 12, 2024

SIFF Cinema Downtown

In 1930s Italy, a veteran World War I pilot is cursed to look like an anthropomorphic pig.

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The Art of Studio Ghibli: When Marnie Was There

Japan | 2014 | 103 min. | Hiromasa Yonebayashi

November 4 - 13, 2024

SIFF Cinema Downtown

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.

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The Art of Studio Ghibli: The Secret World of Arrietty

Japan | 2017 | 95 min. | Hiromasa Yonebayashi

November 5 - 12, 2024

SIFF Cinema Downtown

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.

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The Art of Studio Ghibli: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

Japan | 1984 | 116 min. | Hayao Miyazaki

November 6 - 9, 2024

SIFF Cinema Downtown

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.

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The Art of Studio Ghibli: Howl’s Moving Castle

Japan | 2004 | 119 min. | Hayao Miyazaki

November 9 - 14, 2024

SIFF Cinema Downtown

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.

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Series Schedule:
Sub = Screenings will be shown with English subtitles.
Dub = Screening will be shown with dubbed English voice over.

FRI NOV 1
4:00pm - Spirited Away (Dub)
7:30pm - My Neighbor Totoro (Sub)

SAT NOV 2
12:30pm - Ponyo (Dub)
3:30pm - Castle in the Sky (Dub)
7:00pm - The Wind Rises (Sub)

SUN NOV 3
12:30pm - My Neighbor Totoro (Dub)
3:30pm - The Cat Returns (Dub)
6:00pm - Princess Mononoke (Sub)

MON NOV 4
4:15pm - Porco Rosso (Dub)
7:00pm - When Marnie Was There (Sub)

TUE NOV 5
4:15pm - My Neighbor Totoro (Dub)
7:00pm - The Secret World of Arrietty (Sub)

WED NOV 6
3:45pm - Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (Dub)
7:00pm - Ponyo (Sub)

THU NOV 7
3:30pm - Princess Mononoke (Sub)
7:00pm - Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (Sub)

FRI NOV 8
3:30pm - The Wind Rises (Dub)
7:00pm - Castle in the Sky (Sub)

SAT NOV 9
3:15pm - Spirited Away (Sub)
7:00pm - Howl's Moving Castle (Sub)

SUN NOV 10
11:30am - Howl's Moving Castle (Dub)
3:00pm - Princess Mononoke (Dub)
6:30pm - Spirited Away (Sub)

MON NOV 11
3:30pm - Castle in the Sky (Dub)
7:00pm - The Cat Returns (Sub)

TUE NOV 12
4:00pm - The Secret World of Arrietty (Dub)
7:00pm - Porco Rosso (Sub)

WED NOV 13
4:00pm - When Marnie Was There (Dub)
7:00pm - The Wind Rises (Sub)

THU NOV 14
4:00pm - Ponyo (Dub)
7:00pm - Howl's Moving Castle (Sub)