Nausicaä is in some ways a grim and serious film, but it mixes a sweet optimism into its horror-filled lessons.
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
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Average Rating:7.9/10
Synopsis: Hayao Miyazaki's epic, environmentally conscious anime, takes viewers on a voyage through time and space to the magical and dreamlike Valley of the Wind, where good battles evil for the future of... Hayao Miyazaki's epic, environmentally conscious anime, takes viewers on a voyage through time and space to the magical and dreamlike Valley of the Wind, where good battles evil for the future of the human race. Faced with almost certain destruction of her planet's natural resources, the warrior Princess Nausicaa must rally her people against an evil queen's brutal army to bring a new life to her homeland. Reminiscent of works by J.R.R. Tolkien, this story of responsibility, coming of age, peace, and redemption has proven to be one of the legendary Miyazaki's most enduring works. As opposed to the earlier release of this film, titled WARRIORS OF THE WIND, this release stays true to Miyazaki's original work. [More]
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Composer: Joe Hisaishi
Reviews for Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
Nausicaä, princess of the Valley of the Wind, is a screen heroine--or, rather, hero--for the ages.
For all its inventiveness, it doesn’t really compare to Miyazaki's later pictures.
It's gorgeous and strange, but Miyazaki's later films cover the same ground with greater refinement.
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