PRINCESS MONONOKE
PLAYING JUNE 8TH AT 6:45PM (ONE-TIME SHOW)
PRESENTED IN JAPANESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
AS PART OF OUR ONGOING "ANIMATION AT THE HYLAND" SERIES!
While protecting his village from rampaging boar-god/demon, a confident young warrior, Ashitaka, is stricken by a deadly curse. To save his life, he must journey to the forests of the west. Once there, he's embroiled in a fierce campaign that humans were waging on the forest. The ambitious Lady Eboshi and her loyal clan use their guns against the gods of the forest and a brave young woman, Princess Mononoke, who was raised by a wolf-god. Ashitaka sees the good in both sides and tries to stem the flood of blood. This is met by animosity by both sides as they each see him as supporting the enemy.
FILM REVIEW BY ROGER EBERT
"The artistry in "Princess Mononoke" is masterful. The writhing skin of the boar-monster is an extraordinary sight, one that would be impossible to create in any live-action film. The great white wolves are drawn with grace, and not sentimentalized; when they bare their fangs, you can see that they are not friendly comic pals, but animals who can and will kill (...) You won't find many Hollywood love stories (animated or otherwise) so philosophical. 'Princess Mononoke' is a great achievement and a wonderful experience, and one of the best films of the year."
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