Die letzten Glühwürmchen (Grave of the Fireflies)

One of the most beautiful (and saddest) anime films of all time: a masterpiece by Isao Takahata (1935–2018), co-founder of Studio Ghibli and mentor to Hayao Miyazaki. Re-release in 2026. Starting June 30 at the Kino Intimes. 

Why do fireflies die so quickly?When the mother of 14-year-old Seita and his 4-year-old sister Setsuko is killed in an American air raid during the final days of World War II, the two are left to fend for themselves in the devastated Japanese countryside. After a quarrel with the last surviving family member, Seita desperately tries to care for himself and his sister by stealing food and seeking refuge in an abandoned air-raid shelter. But as supplies run low, the siblings must cling to fleeting moments of happiness amid their cruel reality.

Based on the personal experiences of survivor Akiyuki Nosaka, *Grave of the Fireflies* is considered one of the most moving works in the history of animation and film. With great sensitivity, this unique masterpiece by Oscar-nominated director and Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata reveals both the beauty of the human spirit and its harrowing cruelty.

Why do fireflies have to die so soon?In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko struggle to survive.

•GERMANGerman version
•OMDUOriginal Japanese version with German subtitles 
•OMEUJapanese original versionwith English subtitles

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