Cinemastudio Ghibli will win festival in celebration of its 40 years

In a double celebration, distributor Sato Company celebrates her 40th anniversary of history bringing to Brazilian theaters an unprecedented and complete retrospective of the feature films of Studio Ghiblicompany that also celebrates four decades of excellence in animation, enchanting generations with timeless stories, captivating characters and a deep connection with Japanese culture.

This partnership marks a special moment for both the Japanese studio and the Brazilian distributor, reaffirming the commitment of both companies to bring the best of animation and Asian culture to the Brazilian public.

The festival will have 22 titles in total and will be divided into two parts. The first hits theaters in September and features 14 films that marked generations, with deep, exciting and visually charming stories. This is a unique chance of experiencing great world animation classics on the big screen, with all the beauty and depth that only cinema can provide.

Among the titles selected for part 1 of the show are works that defined the studio’s identity and became world references in the animation. Chihiro’s trip (2001), Oscar winner for Best Animation and International Success, tells the young Chihiro’s journey for a magical world full of gods, spirits and challenges that reflect personal growth. Directed by the master Hayao Miyazakithe film was recently selected as the 9th best twentieth century movie by the New York Times. Already My friend Totoro (1988) presents sisters Satsuki and MEI and their friendship with the spirit of the Totoro Forest, in a celebration of childhood and nature that became a symbol of the producer.

The award -winning and moving VAGALMES TUMP (1988) portrays two brothers’ struggle to survive during World War II, thrilling audiences around the world with their sensitivity and realism. The romantic fantasy The Animated Castle (2004), directed by Hayao MiyazakiIt involves the audience in a magical universe where a cursed young woman finds shelter in the walking castle of an eccentric wizard.

Other titles also gain prominence, such as Ponyo: A friendship that came from the sea (2008), inspired by the little mermaid’s tale, which mixes magic, friendship and ecology; The exciting youth novel Heart whispers (1995); and the environmental epic VALE DO VALE NAUSICA (1984), which directly influenced the founding of Studio Ghibli.

The show also includes less known works from the general public, but equally impactful, such as my neighbors The Yamadas (1999), a visually stylized comedy about the daily life of a Japanese family; Pom Poko (1994), ecological satire starring magic raccoons; and Yesterday’s Memories (1991), a mature and sensitive drama about memory and choices.

Complete the selection the movies I can hear the ocean (1993), with a realistic approach to youth; Porco Rosso: The Last Romantic Hero (1992), with its mix of air adventure and postwar melancholy; Lives in the Wind (2013), inspired by the life of an aircraft engineer; and Kiki’s delivery service (1989), history of maturity of a young witch in search of independence. The full schedule will be revealed soon.

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