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The Bioscope is proud to present screenings of The Boy and the Heron this April. This is the new critically-acclaimed fantasy adventure from the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and My Neighbor Totoro. Hayao Miyazaki’s first feature film in 10 years is a hand-drawn, original story written and directed by the Academy Award®️-winning director. We were trilled to see THE BOY AND THE HERON win the ACADEMY AWARD ® for BEST ANIMATED FEATURE at this year’s ceremony.Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki. Animation Adventure Drama. Dur 2hr 4mins.
After losing his mother during the war, young Mahito moves to his family’s estate in the countryside. There, a series of mysterious events lead him to a secluded and ancient tower, home to a mischievous gray heron. When Mahito’s new stepmother disappears, he follows the gray heron into the tower, and enters a fantastic world shared by the living and the dead. As he embarks on an epic journey with the heron as his guide, Mahito must uncover the secrets of this world, and the truth about himself.
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The Bioscope Independent Cinema, 42 Stanley Ave, Braamfontein, 2001, South Africa,Johannesburg
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