Name: SX Sunday Double: Nausicaä + Porco Rosso
Start: 2024-10-13T16:30:00+08:00
Location: Luna on SX

$SX Sunday Double: Nausica\u00e4 + Porco Rosso$

NAUSICAA OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND (1984) | PG
Set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity struggles to coexist with a toxic jungle filled with giant insects, the story centers around Princess Nausicaä.
Nausicaä, the compassionate and nature-loving princess of the Valley of the Wind, becomes embroiled in a conflict when a neighbouring kingdom seeks to use a powerful ancient weapon to eradicate the jungle and its inhabitants. As war looms and ecological disaster threatens, Nausicaä embarks on a journey to understand the jungle's mysteries and find a path to peace.
10 min intermission
PORCO ROSSO (1992) | PG
Set in the Adriatic Sea during the 1930s, the story revolves around an Italian World War I veteran turned bounty hunter who has mysteriously transformed into a pig. Porco Rosso, once a famous fighter pilot named Marco Pagot, now spends his days as a freelance aviator, battling gangs of "air pirates" and protecting the locals from their raids. Despite his porcine appearance, Porco Rosso retains his human consciousness and exceptional flying skills.
Hayao Miyazaki's heartfelt storytelling, coupled with stunning animation, brings to life the picturesque landscapes of the Adriatic Sea and the aerial battles that define Porco Rosso's world. The film's evocative score, composed by Joe Hisaishi, adds depth and emotion to each scene, heightening the sense of wonder and nostalgia. Blending elements of adventure, romance, and fantasy, Porco Rosso is a captivating film that explores themes of identity, heroism, and the consequences of war.