| A staggering achievement of animation, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (Kaze no Tani no Nausicaa) is the film that made director Hayao Miyazaki into what he is today: the premier Japanese creator of animation. A thousand years in the future, the remnants of humanity struggle for survival against the giant insects of the Sea of Corruption. The story of Princess Nausicaa and her battle to save her people from the political maneuvering of Kushana of Torumekia, who seeks to destroy the insects using the forbidden technology of the past, it is a classic Miyazaki story in every respect, and captures his grand vision and imagination. After years of waiting, it's finally available on DVD! The 2-disc DVD release features full optional English subtitles, and it includes many extras provided by the director, including audio commentary, theatrical trailers, a full storyboard version of the film, and teasers. Please note that this DVD is region 2, a Japanese release but with full optional English subtitles -- you will need to play it in a region free DVD player or your computer if you're in the U.S. Also please note that this is the legal, legitimate product produced by Mr. Miyazaki himself, not a Taiwanese bootleg. |
