Founded in 1984 by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, Japan's Studio Ghibli has won wide recognition as one of the world's foremost animation studios, balancing stunning artistry and soaring imagination with concern for real–world social and environmental issues. For this retrospective, we are delighted to present a range of classic and recent works, from the studio's first production, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, to special screenings of Miyazaki's latest, Howl's Moving Castle. If you first encountered Miyazaki's brilliant vision in his Academy Award winner Spirited Away, this is an opportunity to discover his earlier films, as well as the distinctive work of his colleague Takahata. And even if you already treasure Studio Ghibli's films on video or DVD, you won't want to miss this chance to appreciate their beauty as it was meant to be seen: on the big screen.