Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind - Blu-Ray
Hayao Miyazakis first epic masterpiece, remastered in high definition
A thousand years after a great war, a seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind is one of the only areas that remains populated. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley are engaged in a constant struggle with powerful insects called ohmu, who guard a poisonous jungle that is spreading across the Earth. Nausicaä and her brave companions, together with the people of the Valley, strive to restore the bond between humanity and the earth.
Special Features
- NEW: Audio interview with Toshio Suzuki and Anno Hideaki "Nausicaä and Evangelion! The Whereabouts of the Giant Warrior?"
- NEW: Behind the mike featurette with US voice actors including Patrick Stewart
- NEW: Audio commentary with Anno Hideaki (Key Animation, creator of EVANGELION) and Kazuyoshi Katayama (Assistant Director)
- NEW: Complete storyboards now with Blu-Ray Picture in Picture: Get An Insiders Look At The Films Artistry
- Original five Japanese theatrical trailers
- The birth story Of Studio Ghibli featurette
Critical Response
"The stunning imagery and ideas behind the film make it an awe to watch for both Miyazaki fans and newcomers." dvd.co.uk
"Princess Nausicaa is a truly inspiring heroine who puts Hollywood's 'girl power' mannequins to shame." URBANCINEPHILE.COM
"...the damn finest piece of Japanese animation you're likely to see. And it does what only the best anime can do: make Disney films and even other anime look like dumb cartoons for big stupid babies." BEAT MAGAZINE
Release Details
Classification: PG - Low Level Violence
Release Date: 3/11/2010
Region Coding: B
Languages: English & Japanese
Subtiles: English
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Blu-ray
Copyright: © 1984 Studio Ghibli - H