Princess Mononoke

An epic adventure tale that captivates audiences with its stunning visuals and Hayao Miyazaki's distinctive vision. This spectacular film is now regarded as one of the greatest works of Japanese cinema, telling the story of the need to resist anger and blindness.

In his most celebrated film, Miyazaki unfolds an immersive canvas that blends the historical reality of the Muromachi period (1336-1573) with Japanese mythology and his own imagination. In mythical times when nature was untamed and animal gods inhabited the earth, a young prince named Ashitaka embarks on a distant journey to find a cure for a deadly curse of rage that befell him while defending his village. As an impartial observer with eyes unclouded by anger, he arrives at a fortified iron-working town ruled by the unyielding Lady Eboshi, which faces relentless attacks from animals in the nearby forest. Fighting alongside them is San, a wild girl raised by wolves. This visually disarming epic presents a non-trivial perspective on the conflict between humans and nature, fascinating audiences with its unprecedentedly complex characters. It became the highest-grossing Japanese film of its time and brought Miyazaki well-deserved international recognition and worldwide acclaim.