Free Film Screening: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
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FREE FILM SCREENING
In-person Attendance Only
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Experience Studio Ghibli’s The Tale of Princess Kaguya, director Isao Takahata’s Academy Award-nominated animated masterpiece. Inspired by Taketori Monogatari (The Tale of The Princess Kaguya), one of Japan’s oldest and most beloved folktales, the film follows the journey of a mysterious girl discovered inside a glowing bamboo stalk who grows into a young woman of remarkable beauty and spirit.
Celebrated for its exquisite hand-drawn watercolour animation and deeply moving storytelling, The Tale of Princess Kaguya is a poignant exploration of freedom, love, and the fleeting beauty of life. Join us for a special screening of this unforgettable cinematic achievement from Studio Ghibli.
Pick up a quiz at the screening and bring it with you to the second-day talk for a chance to win a prize*.
*Prizes are given to onsite attendees only.
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EVENT INFO
September 17 (Thursday), 2026
6:00pm-8:30pm AEST
137min screening
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ADMISSION
Free; bookings are required for movie screening
Onsite attendance only
Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-screening-the-tale-of-the-princess-kaguya-2013-by-studio-ghibli-tickets-1999245988570
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VENUE
The Japan Foundation, Sydney
Level 4 (via lifts)
Central Park
28 Broadway
Chippendale NSW 2008
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MORE INFO
https://sydney.jpf.go.jp/events/princess-kaguya-movie/
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ENQUIRIES
02 8239 0055 / [email protected]
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Header Image © 2013 Isao Takahata, Riko Sakaguchi/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMTK
In-person Attendance Only
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Experience Studio Ghibli’s The Tale of Princess Kaguya, director Isao Takahata’s Academy Award-nominated animated masterpiece. Inspired by Taketori Monogatari (The Tale of The Princess Kaguya), one of Japan’s oldest and most beloved folktales, the film follows the journey of a mysterious girl discovered inside a glowing bamboo stalk who grows into a young woman of remarkable beauty and spirit.
Celebrated for its exquisite hand-drawn watercolour animation and deeply moving storytelling, The Tale of Princess Kaguya is a poignant exploration of freedom, love, and the fleeting beauty of life. Join us for a special screening of this unforgettable cinematic achievement from Studio Ghibli.
Pick up a quiz at the screening and bring it with you to the second-day talk for a chance to win a prize*.
*Prizes are given to onsite attendees only.
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EVENT INFO
September 17 (Thursday), 2026
6:00pm-8:30pm AEST
137min screening
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ADMISSION
Free; bookings are required for movie screening
Onsite attendance only
Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-screening-the-tale-of-the-princess-kaguya-2013-by-studio-ghibli-tickets-1999245988570
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VENUE
The Japan Foundation, Sydney
Level 4 (via lifts)
Central Park
28 Broadway
Chippendale NSW 2008
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MORE INFO
https://sydney.jpf.go.jp/events/princess-kaguya-movie/
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ENQUIRIES
02 8239 0055 / [email protected]
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Header Image © 2013 Isao Takahata, Riko Sakaguchi/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMTK
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Where is it happening?
28 Broadway, Chippendale, Level 4, Central Park, Chippendale, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2008, 62-98 Broadway, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia, Redfern
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Host or PublisherJapan Foundation, Sydney
