Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (Hepburn: Kaze no Tani no Naushika) is a
1984 Japanese animated family fantasy adventure film written and directed by
Hayao Miyazaki.
A thousand years after a great war, a seaside kingdom known as the Valley of
the Wind is one of the only areas that remains populated. Led by the courageous
Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley are engaged in a constant struggle
with powerful insects called ohmu, who guard a poisonous jungle that is
spreading across the Earth. Nausicaä and her brave companions, together with
the people of the Valley, strive to restore the bond between humanity and
the earth.
Won Ofuji Noburo Award, Mainichi Film Concours (1985). From the Studio Ghibli
Collection
Special Features:
- NEW: Audio interview with Toshio Suzuki and Anno Hideaki “Nausicaä and
Evangelion! The Whereabouts of the Giant Warrior”
- NEW: Behind the mike featurette with US voice actors including Patrick
Stewart
- NEW: Audio commentary with Anno Hideaki (Key Animation, creator of
EVANGELION) and Kazuyoshi Katayama (Assistant Director)
- NEW: Complete storyboards now with Blu-Ray Picture in Picture: Get An
Insiders Look At The Films Artistry
- Original five Japanese theatrical trailers
- The birth story Of Studio Ghibli featurette
Critic Reviews:
- " “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” is a true masterpiece, a
must-see for all, and for me, Miyazaki's best work. " – Panos
Kotzathanasis
- " It's not only an amazing piece of animation, but an incredible work
of science-fiction as well. " – John Gholson
- " Gives children a legitimately hopeful and enduring lesson about doing
the right thing in times of crisis. " –
Christopher Runyon
