When Marnie Was There (Afternoon Adventures)

When Marnie Was There.

Omoide no Mani Japon 2014 | Hiromasa Yonebayashi | film d’animation | version originale japonaise sous-titres anglais | 103' | digital | D’après : le roman de Joan G. Robinson | 6+

▶ Best Animated Feature nominee, Oscars 2016

▶ Recommended from age 9 and up .

Anna, a shy 12-year-old girl, is sent to spend time with her aunt and uncle who live in the countryside, where she meets Marnie. The two become best friends. But Anna gradually discovers that Marnie is not quite who she appears to be.

« Showcasing the gorgeous hand-drawn work that is a hallmark of Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli, When Marnie Was There tells a story of youthful friendship tinged with melancholy and magic. » (Toronto Star)

« Yonebayashi’s open-hearted tale, more than any other Ghibli offering, could conceivably have worked just as well in live-action, and yet the tender story gains so much from the studio’s delicate, hand-crafted approach. Bursting with color and detail, buoyed along and uplifted by pianist Takatsugu Muramatsu’s feather-light score, the film’s traditional animation style gives the narrative an even more timeless feel. » (Variety)

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