One of the most loved masterpieces of Studio Ghibli He is about to return to the big screen in a completely renewed guise. Princess Mononokethe famous animated film by Hayao Miyazaki released in 1997, was Restored in 4K and will be projected exclusively in IMAX cinemas starting from March 26th.
This re -edition is part of the Celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the Ghibli studio And it represents an unmissable opportunity for fans to immerse yourself again in the extraordinary visual and theme narration of the film. Supervised by Atsushi Okui, historical collaborator of the study, the new version will offer even more clear details and improved visual qualityenhancing the beauty of the original animation.
The plot
Set in the Muromach period of Japanese history, Princess Mononoke tells the journey of Young warrior Ashitakawhich after being hit by a fatal curse venture to the west in search of a cure.
His journey takes him to the heart of a conflict among the inhabitants of the city of iron, led by the particular Lady Eboshi, and the creatures of the forest, defended by the mysterious San, a young woman raised by the wolves. Between epic battles and breathtaking landscapes, the film explores deep themes such as the relationship between man and nature, the ecological balance and the fate of humanity in a world in constant transformation.
Soundtrack and dubbing
In addition to the spectacular animated and masterful sequences of Miyazaki, the restored version of Princess Mononoke it will allow you to better appreciate the extraordinary soundtrack Composed of Joe Hisaishi, who accompanies the narrative with evocative and powerful melodies. The dubbing in English, available together with the original Japanese version subtitled, includes a cast of prestige voices such as Gillian Anderson, Claire Danes, Billy Crodup, Minnie Driver and Billy Bob Thornton.
With this initiative, the Ghibli studio and the GKIDS distributor offer the public the opportunity to relive or discover for the first time a work that marked the history of animated cinema. The projection in IMAX will allow spectators to enjoy An immersive cinematographic experienceenhancing every detail of Miyazaki’s art.
Tickets for the restored version of Princess Mononoke They are already available for purchase on Fandango and other distribution circuits. For anyone who loves animation cinema and exciting stories, this event represents an appointment not to be missed.
