Kiki's Delivery Service (in Japanese)

The young witch, Kiki must learn to live on her own in this beautiful and moving animated tale from the legendary Studio Ghibli, about growing up and friendship.

The screening is in Japanese with Norwegian subtitles.

When witches turn thirteen, they must leave home to become independent in a new place. On a full moon night, Kiki and her talking cat Jiji climb onto her broomstick and set off on an adventure. They settle in a small coastal town where they get to stay in the back room of a bakery. Since Kiki's specialty is flying, it naturally leads to starting her own delivery service! The new business doesn't go without its challenges, and Kiki experiences several strange events along the way. The young witch also becomes very popular among the locals!

Kiki's Delivery Service is based on a popular Japanese children's book by Eiko Kadono and is one of Studio Ghibli's most beloved films. The film is directed by Hayao Miyazaki, who is also known for masterpieces such as My Neighbor Totoro, Ponyo, and Spirited Away.

Cinemateket in Oslo

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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