Whisper of the Heart

A unique cinema experience, recreating the conditions envisaged by Studio Ghibli for its Japanese release in 1995. 

Directed by Yoshifumi Kondo and produced by Studio Ghibli, Whisper of the Heart (1995) is set to be released in French cinemas for the first time, accompanied (as it was in Japan in 1995) by the musical short film On Your Mark, directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

(Re)discover the film at the Cité in a restored 4K version!
A unique cinema experience, recreating the conditions envisaged by Studio Ghibli for its Japanese release in 1995.

Synopsis:
Shizuku, aged 14, is a secondary school pupil with a passion for reading and music. One day, she discovers that a mysterious stranger is consistently borrowing the same books as her from the library. Intrigued, she sets out to find him and meets Seiji, a young aspiring violin maker determined to fulfil his dream. Set against the backdrop of Tokyo and the lush green hills of the Japanese countryside, their friendship blossoms into a beautiful story of love and perseverance.

Audience: Ages 8 and over
Genre: Romance, Drama
Director: Yoshifumi Kondo
Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Version: Original version with French subtitles