Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (Hepburn: Kaze no Tani no Naushika) is a
1984 Japanese animated family fantasy adventure film written and directed by
Hayao Miyazaki.
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.
Won Ofuji Noburo Award, Mainichi Film Concours (1985). From the Studio Ghibli
Collection.
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Reviews
“Every time I watch a film from Studio Ghibli (with a couple of minor
exceptions), I am floored by how entertaining, beautiful, and dignified they
are. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind sits near the top of this list, a film
with firm moral values and a strong understanding of how to entertain audiences
of all ages. Finally, 20 years after its original release, we have a chance to
see this magnificent film as it was meant to be watched. If you are a fan of
animation, don't let it go unseen any longer.” DVD Verdict
“Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is a fabulously rich piece of work
that has something for audiences of every age. Anyone can relate to the film as
an exciting and colourful science-fiction action adventure, filled with fabulous
creatures, thrilling aviation sequences and familiar character types. Yet there
are serious issues broached here regarding the role of the individual as part of
a community, their place in world around them and the effect their actions have
on the environment. It’s a measure of the greatness of the film that it
broaches these subjects without condescension or didacticism or the need to
behave merely as a cartoon entertainment.” DVD Times