Released March 20th, Studio Ghibis new animated feature 'The tale of Princess Kagura' , directed by co-founder Isao Takahata, is a beautiful film based on the ancient Japanese folktale The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter (Taketori Monogatari). Set in ancient japan a bamboo cutter discovers a miniature girl inside a glowing bamboo shoot who grows very quickly into a beautiful young lady.
This week is a special double bill because if you are able to get to Manchester this Sunday 15th the Corner House Cinema are hosting a special Double Bill Preview of 'The Tale of the Princess Kaguya' along with the documentary 'Isao Takahata and his tale of Princess Kaguya' which lets you see into the creative procedure in making the film.
For more information and tickets, check out the link below.
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