What films influenced Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind?

After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful insects that guard it. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley engage in an epic struggle to restore the bond between humanity and Earth.

Year1984

CountryJapan

DirectorHayao Miyazaki

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Bong admits to being a big admirer of Japanese anime master Hayao Miyazaki, whose 1984 film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind ‘was very important to me’. He adds: ‘When I was preparing Okja, I thought about Nausicaä’s portrayal of humanity’s relationship with nature. It’s a huge source of inspiration for films with ecological themes.’

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