January 6 – January 7, 2024 Hayao Miyazaki: An American Cinematheque Tribute Series | THE BOY AND THE HERON, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE, PRINCESS MONONOKE, SPIRITED AWAY Aero Theatre and Egyptian Theatre
ABOUT THE SERIES: In January, the American Cinematheque is thrilled to celebrate the illustrious career of world-renowned filmmaker, animator and artist Hayao Miyazaki. The tribute includes a screening of his highly-acclaimed new film, THE BOY AND THE HERON, along with a marathon featuring iconic works such as MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE, PRINCESS MONONOKE, and SPIRITED AWAY—presented in 35mm. Honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 2005 Venice International Film Festival and bestowed with an Honorary Oscar for Lifetime Achievement by the Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2014, Miyazaki has earned international acclaim as a masterful storyteller and filmmaker, solidifying his status as one of the most accomplished figures in the history of animation.