The great master of world animation, Hayao Miyazaki, brings the story of "The Little Mermaid" to the present day in a geyser of visually captivating fantasy. It is the director's most free-spirited and playful film to date. A young boy's encounter with a playful creature from the aquatic realm serves as the framework for a thrilling adventure unfettered by rationality. The film won two awards at the renowned Venice Film Festival.
The great master of world animation, Hayao Miyazaki, brings the story of "The Little Mermaid" to the present day in a geyser of visually captivating fantasy. It is the director's most free-spirited and playful film to date. A young boy's encounter with a playful creature from the aquatic realm serves as the framework for a thrilling adventure unfettered by rationality. The film won two awards at the renowned Venice Film Festival.
Genre
Animated
Original title
Gake no ue no Ponyo
Year
2008
Director
Hajao Mijazaki
Screenplay
Hajao Mijazaki
Play
Tomoko Jamaguči, Kazuko Jošijuki, Tomoko Naraoka, Júki Amami, Rumi Hiiragi, Tokie Hidari, Šin'iči Hatori, Keiko Cukamoto, George Tokoro, Júsuke Tezuka