The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

Thursday, July 6 - Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Academy Award Nominee, Best Animated Feature


Legendary Studio Ghibli co-founder Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies, Pom Poko) revisits an ancient Japanese folktale in this gorgeous, hand- drawn masterwork decades in the making. Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter (James Caan) and his wife (Mary Steenburgen), a tiny girl grows into an exquisite young lady (Chloë Grace Moretz). The beautiful princess enthralls all who encounter her — but ultimately she must confront her fate.

Screening as part of our series A Studio Ghibli Summer !

Previously screened as part of our series The Films of Studio Ghibli.

Official selection: Cannes Film Festival


  • Country Japan
  • Rating NR
  • Year 2013
  • Running Time 137 minutes
  • Distributor GKIDS
  • Director Isao Takahata
  • Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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