“Möwe (Mehve)” is an imaginary aircraft which appears in Japanese comic/animated film “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” created by Hayao Miyazaki. Miyazaki drafted the Mehve as a “non-flying airplane.” In 2003, artist Kazuhiko Hachiya, due to his continuous obsession with Mehve, began creating a real airplane that utilizes micro-jet engine. After years of...
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Japan Foundation Los Angeles provides high quality Japanese films for free the second and fourth Wednesdays. All movies are in Japanese with English subtitles. Reservation is not required. Street Parking Map http://www.jflalc.org/about-us.html#parking Hayao Miyazaki’s Early Animation Masterpiece “The Castle of Cagliostro” (100 mins, 1979) Wednesday, May 14, 7:00 pm JFLA Auditorium, 5700 Wilshire Blvd, #100, Los...
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With Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film “The Wind Rises” now hitting screens, it’s the perfect time to look at the legacy of Studio Ghibli. American Cinematheque presents film series “Back with the Wind: Miyazaki, Takahata and the Masters of Studio Ghibli” from Feb. 16 through March 20 at Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. Founded in...
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The Wind Rises (Kaze tachinu) 2013 126 min Directed by Hayao Miyazaki Writer and director Hayao Miyazaki pays tribute to engineer Jiro Horikoshi and author Tatsuo Hori in the epic tale of love, perseverance, and the challenges of living and marking choices in a turbulent world. In “The Wind Rises,” Jiro dreams of flying...
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LA EigaFest is LA’s premiere Japanese film festival. It’s devoted to: showcasing Japanese/Japanese influenced films to an American audience, promoting emerging filmmakers to Hollywood, and enhancing the relationship between US and Japanese film industries. Festival Dates: December 6-8, 2013 Venue: Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood CA Website: http://laeigafest.com Ken Watanabe remake of Clint Eastwood classic to...
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Hayao Miyazaki’s latest work “The Wind Rises” will be screen on Dec. 7 at 1:30 pm and Dec. 8 at 8:00 pm at LA EigaFest. By American Mishima How far would one go to follow their dreams? This is the moral dilemma vividly told in the 2013 Ghibli / Toho Studios animated masterpiece written...
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AFI FEST presented by Audi will give the public opportunities to view the latest Japanese films by renowned directors for free. Free ticket sale started on November 2. But there is some chance to get your tickets. For your tickets, visit afi.com/afiest The Wind Rises (Kaze Tachinu) Directed by Hayao Miyazaki Screening: Nov...
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Laemmle’s Playhouse 7 in Pasadena and Landmark Regent in Westwood played “From Up on Poppy Hill” from March though May 2. + “From Up on Poppy Hill” comes from Japan’s Studio Ghibli, the illustrious group that has given us a succession of animated masterpieces by Hayao Miyazaki. This film was co-written by the master,...
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The American Cinematheque Presents The Castle Returns: Miyazaki, Takahata and The Masters Of Studio Ghibli 2013 January 25 – February 10, 2013 at the Egyptian & Aero Theatres Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave at 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90043 www.americancinematheque.com + Saturday, February 9 –...
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