Howl's Moving Castle (Hauru No Ugoku Shiro)
DFI Japanese Cinema Showcase at the MIA
/ Feature Narrative / Japan / 2004 / Colour
In English / Arabic, French subtitles
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Rated: Parental guidance is advised. Some material may be inappropriate for young children.
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Synopsis
A visually spectacular tale from legendary anime director, Hayao Miyazaki, ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ is part of the renowned output of Studio Ghibli (Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke).
A love story between an 18-year-old girl named Sofî, cursed by a witch into an old woman's body, and a magician named Hauru. Under the curse, Sofî sets out to seek her fortune, which takes her to Hauru's strange moving castle. In the castle, Sophie meets Hauru's fire demon, named Karishifâ. Seeing that she is under a curse, the demon makes a deal with Sophie--if she breaks the contract he is under with Hauru, then Karushifâ will lift the curse that Sophie is under, and she will return to her 18-year-old shape.
As part of its year-round screening series, Doha Film Institute (DFI) presents a showcase of acclaimed works from the rich and diverse cinematic tradition of Japan. The showcase is part of the Qatar Japan 2012 initiative, marking the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The series will feature classic and modern films, celebrating some of the masters, stars, genres and studios that have made Japan a leader in world cinema. Screenings will take place over the last weekend of every month at the Museum of Islamic Art auditorium from March to September. A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will go to the ROTA Tsunami Relief Fund.