Tue, Nov 10
4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tue, Nov 17
4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tue, Nov 24
4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Open to 9 and free after 4

Three Miyazaki Films on the Big Screen at SAMA Tuesdays, November 10, 17, and 24, 7 pm
Auditorium. Free. Seating begins at 6:30; first-come, first-seated

On three successive Tuesday evenings in November, SAMA presents films from Miyazaki’s early career that, while classics themselves, foreshadow the creative path he would follow in later works such as Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and Ponyo. All films on Disney DVD; original Japanese soundtrack with English subtitles.

Schedule:

Nov. 10 – Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) Themes such as environmentalism and pacifism underlie Princess Nausicaä’s efforts to rescue her people from terrifying insects, a poisonous jungle, and other threats. Adapted from Miyazaki’s popular graphic novel of the same name. Rated PG.

Nov. 17 – Laputa: Castle in the Sky (1986) A mysterious crystal links the orphan Sheeta to a fantastic sky kingdom known as Laputa. Sheeta encounters sky pirates and a host of other colorful characters on a journey which will test her courage. Unrated.

Nov. 24 – My Neighbor Totoro (1988) Satsuki and her four-year-old sister Mei are in for magical adventure when they move to the countryside and befriend a forest spirit named Totoro. A charming and touching film you will long remember. Rated G.

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