Poster "The Boy and The Heron"

“The Boy and the Heron” (2023) is legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki’s triumphant return to filmmaking, following a young boy named Mahito who, after losing his mother during World War II, encounters a mysterious talking heron that leads him to an abandoned tower and a magical alternate reality. The film features voice performances by Soma Santoki (and in the English dub, Luca Padovan) as Mahito, with supporting roles from Christian Bale, Willem Dafoe, and Robert Pattinson in the English version. Miyazaki’s signature hand-drawn animation reaches new heights of beauty and imagination, creating breathtaking fantasy sequences that blend seamlessly with the film’s emotional core about grief and acceptance.

The film became Studio Ghibli’s first to open at #1 at the North American box office, grossing over $260 million worldwide, and received universal acclaim for its visual splendor and thematic depth. Joe Hisaishi’s evocative musical score enhances the film’s exploration of life, death, and the creative process itself—themes that many critics interpreted as Miyazaki’s reflection on his own career and mortality. With its 97% Rotten Tomatoes score and Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, “The Boy and the Heron” stands as a worthy addition to Miyazaki’s unparalleled filmography, demonstrating that at 82 years old, the master animator’s artistic vision remains as powerful and distinctive as ever, cementing his legacy as one of cinema’s greatest storytellers.

The poster is printed on thick glossy paper of A3 size (297Г—420 mm). Frame is not included.