The cult feature Princess Mononoke, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, returns to cinemas from August 20, 2025 in a restored 4K version, with two weeks of exclusivity in IMAX. Originally released in 1997, this Japanese animated film by Studio Ghibli explores the tensions between nature and industrial progress through an epic and philosophical adventure tale. Produced by Toshio Suzuki, Princess Mononoké is considered one of the pillars of global animation, marking a whole generation of viewers around the world.
The trailer highlights the film's visual restoration and the spectacular landscapes recreated by Hayao Miyazaki, enhanced here by the immersive experience of IMAX.
Princess Mononoke will be released exclusively in IMAX from August 20, 2025, followed by a nationwide re-release in a restored 4K version.
Synopsis: 15th-century Japan. Once protected by giant animals, the forest is being depopulated by man. Wounded by a boar driven mad by demons, the young warrior Ashitaka leaves his family and sets off in search of the god-head who alone can undo the spell that is gangrenous to his arm. On his journey, Ashitaka meets Lady Eboshi, head of a community of blacksmiths, who must defend herself against those who accuse her of destroying the forest to fuel her forges. Among her worst enemies is San, a wild girl raised by wolves, also known as "Princess Mononoké", the princess of spectres...
First released in 1997, Princess Mononoké marked a turning point in Hayao Miyazaki's career. By combining traditional animation, mythological tales and contemporary issues, the film won over a wide audience in Japan and around the world. This special re-release allows us to rediscover the film in exceptional technical conditions, in keeping with its visual ambition.
Carried by the character of Ashitaka, Princesse Mononoké questions the links between man and nature, the consequences of industrial exploitation, and the clash of values between tradition and modernity. The film stands out for the richness of its universe, the complexity of its characters and a darker tone than other Studio Ghibli works. This ecological dimension makes it a work that is still relevant, almost 30 years after its creation.
The 4K restoration fully restores the finesse of Miyazaki's hand-painted sets, action sequences and characteristic lighting effects. IMAX enhances this theatrical experience with enlarged projection, optimized resolution and immersive sound. It's an opportunity to experience or relive this animated fresco in conditions close to those imagined by its creators.
Accessible to audiences aged 10 and over, Princesse Mononoké will appeal not only to families, but also to all fans of animated films, adventure and initiation stories. Audiences who enjoyed Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Chihiro's Journey or The Boy and the Heron will find here a rich universe, tinged with spirituality and moral conflicts. This reissue may also be of interest to fans of Japanese cinema or epic tales of nature and humanity.
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli, Princess Mononoké returns to theaters on August 20, 2025 in a restored 4K version, with two weeks of exclusive IMAX. The story follows the journey of a young warrior confronted with an ancient conflict between humans and forest spirits. A landmark work of world animation, this fantasy adventure film continues to captivate audiences with its ecological message and inimitable visual style.
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