Dir. Hiromasa Yonebayashi
2014, Japan, 103 min
Rated PG
Japanese with English subtitles
When shy, artistic Anna moves to the seaside, she stumbles upon an old mansion, and the mysterious young girl, Marnie, who lives there. The two girls instantly form a unique connection and friendship that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality.
As the days go by, a nearly magnetic pull draws Anna back to the Marsh House again and again, and she begins to piece together the truth surrounding her strange new friend. Based on the young adult novel by Joan G. Robinson and directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi (The Secret World of Arrietty), When Marnie Was There has been described as “Ghibli Gothic,” with its moonlit seascapes, glowing orchestral score, and powerful dramatic portrayals that build to a stormy climax.
For decades, Studio Ghibli has created breathtakingly beautiful movies that have captivated and inspired audiences for generations through masterful storytelling and stunning visuals. This August, join us to experience the wonder of these groundbreaking, beloved animated films.
This seven film series highlights the works of studio co-founder Hayao Miyazaki, as well as directors Yoshifumi Kondo, Hiroyuki Morita, and Hiromasa Yonebayashi.
Featuring The Secret World of Arrietty (2010), When Marnie Was There (2014), Princess Mononoke (1997), Ponyo (2008), Whisper of The Heart (1995), The Cat Returns (2002) and The Boy and The Heron (2023).
