Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
A young girl's love called forth miracles…
Overview
After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful insects that guard it. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley engage in an epic struggle to restore the bond between humanity and Earth.
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What makes this movie Worth Watching
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind was one of the earliest works from Studio Ghibli, and it helped to establish many themes that are now synonymous with their movies. It was also an early example of Japanese anime gaining recognition in the West.
- The movie offers a unique blend of post-apocalyptic and fantasy genres, creating an intriguing world filled with complex ecosystems and stunning visuals.
- Nausicaä's character is a strong and compassionate leader, serving as a powerful role model for young viewers.
- The film explores deep themes such as ecology, war, peace, and humanity's relationship with nature, making it thought-provoking as well as entertaining.
- The animation quality is exceptional, showcasing Hayao Miyazaki's mastery of the art form.
Fun Facts
- In the English dub of the film, Uma Thurman voiced Nausicaä, marking her first role in an animated feature.
- The movie features numerous references to Greek mythology, with characters and creatures named after figures from that culture.
- Miyazaki's original script for the film was over 1000 pages long, making it one of the most detailed scripts he has ever written.
Available Languages
English
US
Title: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
"A young girl's love called forth miracles…"
Deutsch
DE
Title: Nausicaä aus dem Tal der Winde
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Dansk
DK
Title: Nausicaä - fra vindenes dal
"En ung piges kærlighed fremkalder mirakler."
Pусский
RU
Title: Навсикая из Долины Ветров
"«Эпический шедевр Миядзаки»"
Français
FR
Title: Nausicaä de la vallée du vent
"L’amour d’une jeune fille a fait des miracles…"
suomi
FI
Title: Tuulen laakson Nausicaä
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Reviews
Non stop violence in a post apocalyptic earth, this is so much more anime than Ghibli. It isn't actually a true Ghibli film but is often marketed as such. It's style is very different to that usually associated with Ghibli. If you're expecting 'My Neighbour Totoro', you'll be disappointed. I like Ghibli films but this falls into an anime spiral of - attack the armies that control the power and release the monster driving army2 into the acid sea who must retaliate by killing more people and raising a demon etc.
All very well for that genre but I don't tend to rate those films well. I'm really reviewing this film for Ghibli fans hoping for, "Howl's Moving Castle" so they can find something more appropriate
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