Friday,  October 17, 2025

6:30   Burrito Bar – come eat with us before the film if you want.

7:00   Film:  Nausica and the Valley of the Wind

Miyazaki movies are films directed by the acclaimed Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki, known for their rich animation, compelling storytelling, and common themes of nature, adventure, and the human spirit.

The primary themes in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind are environmentalism, pacifism, harmony between humans and nature, and the struggle for survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The film explores the consequences of humanity's destruction of the environment, the futility of war, and the importance of understanding and coexisting with the natural world and its creatures.