The film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, which excites the hearts of domestic audiences with its theater release after 25 years, has confirmed its release on June 25 (Wednesday).
As a timeless masterpiece that has been loved by audiences for a long time, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is a work that deals with the fateful struggle of the mysterious girl Nausicaä, who dreams of coexistence between nature and humanity on a ravaged Earth.
The released main poster captures attention at once with its unique animation style of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. The resolute back view of Nausicaä, princess of the Valley of the Wind, who dreams of coexistence between nature and humanity, standing with a young Ohmu in the vast desert draws the focus. The large group of red-eyed giant Ohmu approaching while raising sandstorms evokes a sense of grandeur, while the solemn appearance of Nausicaä and the injured young Ohmu, a result of civilization's advancements, hint at the conflict and coexistence between nature and humanity, amplifying curiosity. Finally, the sun slowly rising and painting the sky red offers intensity, heralding the grand narrative of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, which returns to theaters after 25 years.
Following this, the main trailer, which was first revealed today at 6 p.m. on CGV's Instagram, has a runtime of only 60 seconds, but it captures the unique and deep worldview that director Hayao Miyazaki navigates between reality and fantasy. The trailer begins with Nausicaä enjoying the beauty of nature while gathering spores in the toxic fungus forest 'Buhai,' inhabited by toxic fungi and colossal insects, leading to the appearance of the giant Ohmu and Nausicaä soaring freely over the Valley of the Wind, promising visuals worthy of a Studio Ghibli masterpiece.
Alongside these scenes, the copy 'The works of director Hayao Miyazaki, known for Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle' highlights that Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is the first monumental work that encapsulates Hayao Miyazaki's worldview centered on nature and the environment, adding further significance. Meanwhile, the image of an enraged Ohmu in the desolate desert, which partially symbolizes a devastated Earth due to the 'Day of Fire,' chasing humankind starkly reveals the intense conflict between nature and humanity, heightening the tension.
Next, the depiction of 'Kshana', the princess and general of the Torumekia Kingdom, attempting to use nature for the revival of civilization suggests the ideological conflict surrounding coexistence between nature and humanity while stimulating curiosity. Lastly, the copy 'The beginning of the Studio Ghibli myth' indicates that Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is the work that led to the establishment of Studio Ghibli and serves as the origin of the artistic world, further heightening fans' excitement for the theatrical comeback of this legendary work that has been loved by audiences for a long time.
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, which has confirmed its release on June 25 (Wednesday) and unveiled a main poster and trailer filled with distinctive animation, is expected to draw audiences to theaters this summer.
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