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.