PORCO ROSSO (KURENAI NO BUTA)

Showings

THEATER 1 Sat, Apr 15, 2023 11:00 AM
THEATER 1 Sun, Apr 16, 2023 11:00 AM
Film Info
Runtime:94
Release Year:1992
Rating:PG
Genre:Family
Comedy
Animation
Adventure
Production Country:Japan
Original Language:Japanese
Format:Digital
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Hayao Miyazaki
Cast:Shûichirô Moriyama
Tokiko Katô
Bunshi Katsura
Tsunehiko Kamijô
Akemi Okamura

Description

Set in Italy during World War I, the film follows the life of Marco, a mysterious fighter pilot turned bounty hunter. Somewhere along the way, a curse has transformed Marco’s head into the head of a pig, earning him the moniker of “Porco Rosso” or “Red Pig.” When he meets the aspiring airplane designer Fio, the two are catapulted into an airborne adventure. Less seen than Miyazaki’s fan favorites MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO and HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE, PORCO ROSSO is a rambunctious, unsung treasure that expertly weaves themes of loss, anti-war, and identity into a spirited story of adventure on the open skies. Recommended for ages 10+