![]() ![]() Ghibli may belong to the past, but its farewell is a wistful and humane reminder that what is gone is not forgotten. ![]() With all the gentle, highly imaginative narrative complexity and visual grace we have all come to expect from the animation masters, this is a beautiful drama that underpins their reputation as world-leaders. Which is real? Why are Anna's dreams being invaded? And what is Marnie's secret? Sometimes this strange house looks new, clean and full of guests but at other times it's empty and dilapidated. Out walking one day, she meets and befriends Marnie, who lives in an old mansion. Finding that the blonde-haired girl, Marnie, exists in reality, Anna and Marnie form an unbreakable bond and work together to overcome fear. The final release from legendary Japanese animation heroes Studio Ghibli before its hiatus, When Marnie Was There (from the director of Arrietty) is a suitably nostalgic, overwhelmingly moving story that is, of course, another gorgeously animated gem.Īnna, a young girl and keen artist, is sent to live with relatives on the coast to recover from an illness. ![]()
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