Castle in the Sky
Air pirates, robots, overgrown ruins, and magical crystals all find their place in Miyazaki's intensely thrilling animated story about the young kids Pazu and Sheeta’s journey in search for a legendary floating castle.
Seize the opportunity to see one of master animator Hayao Miyazaki's hidden gems on the big screen. According to legend, a floating city lies hidden behind a thundercloud. In a similar way, this film has been overshadowed by more well-known Studio Ghibli films like Spirited Away (2001) or Princess Mononoke (1997). But don't be fooled. It is by no means a lesser cinematic experience.
The boy Pazu and the girl Sheeta must use the best of themselves and stick together to defeat the heartless Mooska. Just like in a true fairytale, helpers appear along the way. And it is especially these multifaceted characters that fascinate. Pirate Dola may seem like a villain, but one shouldn't always trust first impressions. This film provides a wonderful introduction to Japanese animation and the tradition of adventure. Classic elements and wild imagination are woven together into a film as remarkable as it is beautiful.
Archive (Films from the South 2012)
Director
Hayao Miyazaki (b. 1941) is among the greatest figures in Japanese animated films, with tremendous influence all over the world. His films have become global phenomena. My Neighbor Totoro (1988) Spirited Away (2001) Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) and Ponyo (2008) are just some of the films that can be mentioned among a long list of Miyazaki classics.
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Original title 天空の城ラピュタ (Tenkū no Shiro Rapyuta)
Country Japan
Year 1986
Director Hayao Miyazaki
Screenplay Hayao Miyazaki, Jonathan Swift
Cinematography Hirokata Takahashi
Producer Isao Takahata
Cast Mayumi Tanaka, Keiko Yokozawa, Kotoe Hatsui, Minori Terada
Production Company Studio Ghibli
Distribution Arthaus
Runtime 2h 5m
Language Japanese
Subtitles Norwegian
Genre Animation, Adventure
Format DCP
Age limit 9
Links IMDb