It's been over a decade since Studio Ghibli's iconic movie My Neighbour Totoro charmed fans young an old across the world but the good news is that THIS WEEKEND the re-release of this classic will be back in cinemas across the UK and ROI. (AUGUST 2, 2024)
This timeless movie from Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, The Boy And The Heron) is set to delight old fans and new with the whimsical tale of Totoro which dates back to 1988 and is considered one of the top animation films of all time.
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Nick McKay, Head Of Distribution at Elysian, commented on the upcoming summer release:
“We are incredibly excited to be bringing MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO back to cinemas by giving it the standalone reissue that it truly deserves. Getting to see Satsuki, Mei and Totoro’s adventures on the big screen will be a truly special experience for audiences, and we are positively thrilled that this Summer release will give cinemagoers this wonderful opportunity to revisit another classic from Hayao Miyazaki after our Christmas release of The Boy And The Heron. We cannot wait for audiences to bask in the beauty of another quintessential Studio Ghibli film.”
Check your local cinema for availability and screening times.
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