Step into the visionary animated film that marked Studio Ghibli's first iconic steps. During Sustainability Week, the film will be introduced by a scientist from the University of Groningen.

Director Hayao Miyazaki paints a breathtaking picture of the future in which the earth is ravaged by toxic forests and giant insects, and humanity fights for survival and meaning. At the heart of this story is Nausicaä, a young princess with a deep love for nature and a rare ability to communicate with the creatures of the ‘Toxic Jungle’. When her peaceful valley is threatened by war and destruction, she faces the impossible choice between conflict and reconciliation — between fear and hope.

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is not only a timeless animated masterpiece, but also a poignant ecological fable that is perhaps more relevant today than ever. The film marks the beginning of Miyazaki's oeuvre, which focuses on themes such as environmental awareness, pacifism and female empowerment.