Don’t miss this magical samurai stop animation film. A young boy named Kubo accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, and must solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.
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Wes Anderson’s endlessly charming stop animation icon Mr. Fox bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family.
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The story is about a young boy named Lubicchi and a trashman named Poupelle who meet on a…
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On-Gaku is the lo-fi, arthouse rocker comedy we didn’t know we needed. An unconventional animated film coming out of Japan in 2019, On-Gaku (translates to “our sound”) follows a group of bored delinquent teens who come together to play music and discover the joy of creating something of their own. It was based on a manga created by Hiroyuki Ôhashi.
Director Kenji Iwaisawa took seven years to make On-Gaku, his first feature film, and the scrappy passion for filmmaking and classic rock is contagious.
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From acclaimed director Ayumu Watanabe (Children of the Sea) comes a heartwarming and moving comedy-drama about an unconventional family, based on the popular novel by Kanako Nishi.
Nikuko is a big and jolly personality in an otherwise sleepy seaside town in northern Japan. Her daughter Kikuko is the opposite — quiet and pensive as she navigates the everyday social dramas of middle school. Everything changes for the mother-daughter duo when a shocking revelation from the past threatens to uproot their tender relationship.
This massively popular anime with fantastic animation and a very cool soundtrack from The Seatbelts is a house favorite. Like the original show, Cowboy Bebop is a sci-fi noir about a Star Wars-esque crew of bounty hunters trying to save a human settlement on Mars.
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Miyazaki’s directorial debut stars master of disguise and deduction, inventor of all sorts of gadgets, and gentleman thief Lupin III — a character from the popular Monkey Punch manga. Miyazaki brings his magic to this staple character of anime and comics. (1979)
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Enter the fantastic imagination of creator Hayao Miyazaki once again in Kiki’s Delivery Service. A young witch, Kiki, finishes her training and finds her place in the world by starting a courier service in this sweet and family-friendly Japanese film with jaw-droppingly beautiful animation you’d expect from Studio Ghibli.
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This thoughtful, beautiful 1970s French sci-fi film was unlike any other animated film before it. It’s a surreal and immersive experience with an amazing score and a plot that can still make you question your place on this planet and your very humanity.
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Back with a new lineup, NYICFF KID FLICKS TWO is a fantastic trip on the road to growing up. Challenging expectations and reflecting growth and resilience, these short films from around the globe — including France, Iran, Colombia, and more — are made with older kids in mind.
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