THE ANIMATED WORKS OF
MAMORU HOSODA
Masterful animator and director Mamoru Hosoda has one of the most recognizable thematic voices of the anime industry, boasting a body of work that shares a rich obsession with the bonds of family, the pains and pitfalls of growing up and realizing who you are by discovering where you came from. With the release of his newest animated gem Mirai we celebrate the works of this key figure of the post-Ghibli era.
Hosoda has been called “the preeminent director of theatrical animation in Japan today, the obvious spiritual heir to Hayao Miyazaki.” This is high praise indeed, but Hosoda’s stellar body of work certainly merits any and all plaudits. Trained as an oil painter at Kanazawa University of Arts and Crafts, Hosoda honed his considerable skills working at famed anime production houses such as Toei and Studio Ghibli. Based on real-life experiences and events, Hosoda has crafted stories that will whisk you away to faraway lands while capturing your heart with endearing characters. From the struggles of a young single mother to a boy seeking a family in a wondrous world, these films will leave you enchanted and awestruck with stunning animation.
© 2006 Tokikake Film Partners
On June 26th with an introduction by philosopher Sabine Winters.
© 2009 Summer Wars Film Partners
© 2012 Wolf Children Film Partners
On June 13th with an introduction by film journalist Kevin Toma (de Volkskrant).
© 2015 The Boy And The Beast Film Partners
