July 9: Studio Ghibli's Howl's Moving Castle at the Kennedy Center REACH

Please join us for this special FREE screening!

In anticipation of Joe Hisaishi Symphonic Concert: Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki at Wolf Trap, JICC and the National Symphony Orchestra co-present: Howl's Moving Castle 『ハウルの動く城』 Free in-person screening at the Kennedy Center REACH Sunday, July 9, 2023 Doors at 2:30 PM | Screening at 3:00 PM  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER A limited number of advance reservations are available on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations do not guarantee a seat, and patrons are encouraged to arrive early. From the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro, comes the Academy Award®–nominated fantasy adventure for the whole family. Sophie (Emily Mortimer) leads an uneventful life at her father's hat shop, but all that changes when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl (Christian Bale). Jealous of their friendship, the vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste (Lauren Bacall) curses young Sophie, turning her into a 90-year-old woman. On a quest to break the spell, Sophie climbs aboard Howl's magnificent moving castle and into a new life of wonder and adventure. But as the true power of Howl's wizardry is revealed, Sophie finds herself fighting a dangerous war of sorcery that threatens their world. Howl's Moving Castle will delight children with its fantastical story and the touch hearts and minds of all ages. Featuring the voice talents of Lauren Bacall, Christian Bale, Billy Crystal, Blythe Danner, Emily Mortimer, and Jean Simmons. In English Audio (Dubbed) | Rated PG | 119 min | Nov 2004 | Directed by MIYAZAKI Hayao  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER A limited number of advance reservations are available on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations do not guarantee a seat, and patrons are encouraged to arrive early. If you require further assistance,  please contact us at jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp. Thank you! 1150 18th Street NW, Suite 100 | Washington, D.C. 20036-3838 TEL: 202-238-6900 |  jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp © 1981-2023 Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan