Source: Madman Entertainment Special Thanks to Ben Pollock A tale of the true tragedy of war and innocence lost. On December 10th, the Australian label Madman Entertainment will release Studio Ghibli`s GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES (?????, Hotaru no Haka, 1988) on Blu-ray and Region 4 DVD. Directed by Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata (POM POKO, THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA), the groundbreaking GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES is one of the most haunting and affecting films on war. The movie won First Prize in the categories Best Animated Feature Film and Rights of the Child at the 1994 Chicago International Children`s Film Festival. In the aftermath of a World War II bombing, two orphaned children struggle to survive in the Japanese countryside. To Seita and his four-year-old sister, the helplessness and indifference of their countrymen is even more painful than the enemy raids. Through desperation, hunger and grief, these children`s lives are as heartbreakingly fragile as their spirit and love is inspiring. This edition of GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES has been digitally remastered and restored. Release Date: December 10, 2014 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Widescreen Language: English 2.0, Japanese 2.0 Subtitles: English Running Time: 88 minutes Special Features Alternative Angle Storyboards Bonus Storyboards Audio Commentary Theatrical trailer Format: Blu-ray (Region B) Catalog: MMA694BR SRP: $39.95 AUD Format: DVD (Region 4, PAL) Catalog: MMA694 SRP: $29.95 AUD
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